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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The Harvard poll also found that young people have greater trust in AI for school and work tasks (52% overall, 63% among college students) and for learning or tutoring (48% overall, 63% among college students).
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Menendez, sentenced to 11 years in prison in January, is also prohibited from holding any position of public trust in the state, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy ruled.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
As Mars and Chiron harmonize, trusting a partner reflects trust in your intuition!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
National trust in these mainstream media outlets has cratered to 28 percent, the lowest ever recorded.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Dec. 2025
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Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Menendez, sentenced to 11 years in prison in January, is also prohibited from holding any position of public trust in the state, New Jersey Superior Court Judge Robert Lougy ruled.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
As Mars and Chiron harmonize, trusting a partner reflects trust in your intuition!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Dec. 2025
National trust in these mainstream media outlets has cratered to 28 percent, the lowest ever recorded.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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