trust in
phrasal verb
trusted in; trusting in; trusts in
formal
: to have a strong belief in the goodness or ability of (someone or something) : to have trust in (someone or something)
It is important that they trust in themselves and their abilities.
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Public trust in nuclear power has been slow to recover, and concerns persist over seismic risks, evacuation planning, and the robustness of safety oversight.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Among Gen Z, 36% said their trust in crypto platforms had increased over the past year.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This alliance, Hotez says, is wreaking immeasurable damage to Americans’ trust in science and healthcare.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Information helps other gardeners succeed and maintains trust in seed-sharing communities.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
Among Gen Z, 36% said their trust in crypto platforms had increased over the past year.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This alliance, Hotez says, is wreaking immeasurable damage to Americans’ trust in science and healthcare.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Information helps other gardeners succeed and maintains trust in seed-sharing communities.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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