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.
Examples of trust in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
On the battlefield, speed, adaptability, and trust in your teammates determined survival and success.
—
Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The author compromises our trust in his appeal — likely unconsciously — by his blaming only one side.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
With an outside agency taking the lead, local officials hoped to mitigate concerns over conflicts of interest and inspire public trust in the investigation’s outcome, the county wrote last month in a letter to Bonta.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.
—Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trust in
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The author compromises our trust in his appeal — likely unconsciously — by his blaming only one side.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
With an outside agency taking the lead, local officials hoped to mitigate concerns over conflicts of interest and inspire public trust in the investigation’s outcome, the county wrote last month in a letter to Bonta.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
By presenting Manuka honey as a spectrum rather than a one-size offering, Nate’s helps consumers find the right fit for their needs while reinforcing trust in their purchase.
—Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trust in
Cite this Entry
“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share