trust in

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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Wellcome found that trust in science is closely associated with confidence in a nation’s health care systems, which presents a problem for the United States as well. — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 10 Oct. 2026 The perception of cheating would likely cause trust in politics to crater even further. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Roberts has maintained unwavering trust in Ohtani and believes his bat will come to life as the Dodgers' bid for a third consecutive World Series championship continues. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 After back-to-back weeks when field goals were blocked, including at a crucial point in Houston, Schottenheimer has reeled in the trust in the unit. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust in

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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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