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1
as in tasked
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we entrusted our financial adviser with the investment of all of our savings
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as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
we entrusted our pets to the care of our neighbor while we went on vacation
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Recent Examples of entrusted
That is not too much to ask of students, our teachers, or the institutions entrusted with launching us into our careers as physicians, researchers, and healers.
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Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Last year, the White House entrusted Driscoll with a second role—directing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives—much like how Rubio carries the titles of secretary of state and national security adviser.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The backstory Ever since the last of the royals left around the turn of Independence, Rajgarh has lived many lives, before being entrusted to the late PRS Oberoi by the MP government in 1996.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That men like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are entrusted with businesses of tectonic influence can be difficult to understand, but their cults of personality have been able to survive scrutiny, perhaps because the money itself is too imposing a firewall for their own stupidity to penetrate.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2026
For Terry, there’s a deep pride in the endowment that’s been entrusted to her care.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But really, this just comes at the expense of the mission that we've been entrusted to perform, on behalf of the American taxpayers — and really, the space-loving community from all across the world.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The couple, who had recorded their interactions with the police, entrusted the material to Keefe, who’d heard about Zac’s death by chance and was soon doing his own digging.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
This just indicates how powerful the IP is and how entrusted the filmmaking team is.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
Last year, the White House entrusted Driscoll with a second role—directing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives—much like how Rubio carries the titles of secretary of state and national security adviser.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The backstory Ever since the last of the royals left around the turn of Independence, Rajgarh has lived many lives, before being entrusted to the late PRS Oberoi by the MP government in 1996.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
That men like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are entrusted with businesses of tectonic influence can be difficult to understand, but their cults of personality have been able to survive scrutiny, perhaps because the money itself is too imposing a firewall for their own stupidity to penetrate.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2026
For Terry, there’s a deep pride in the endowment that’s been entrusted to her care.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But really, this just comes at the expense of the mission that we've been entrusted to perform, on behalf of the American taxpayers — and really, the space-loving community from all across the world.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The couple, who had recorded their interactions with the police, entrusted the material to Keefe, who’d heard about Zac’s death by chance and was soon doing his own digging.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
This just indicates how powerful the IP is and how entrusted the filmmaking team is.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrusted
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Under Florida’s Constitution, my colleagues and I in the Legislature are tasked with drawing congressional districts, but once again lawmakers appear to be waiting for direction from the executive branch before acting.—
Dan Daley,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The annual dinner usually includes a monologue by a comedian tasked with roasting the President and attendees.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
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China’s metals industry began this year with its biggest profits in at least a decade as soaring prices for aluminum and copper handed the sector a major boost.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Then the case counsellor handed me the check for eight hundred dollars.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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His elite pass protection and calm feet mean he can be trusted immediately to keep the quarterback clean on passing downs, while also providing a high-effort presence on special teams.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Media influencers have no influence outside of the fake news media, whose polls can’t be trusted.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Russell was charged in state court with voluntary manslaughter and pleaded guilty, receiving a jail sentence and probation.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Washington took advantage of three walks, one intentional, and a run-scoring passed ball charged to catcher Drew Romo in the inning.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grace the catcher and conference player of the year, transferred to Arizona, Hope, a pitcher, moved onto Ole Miss in the portal.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Both Edström and Rempe would have to clear waivers to be assigned to AHL Hartford, which is a risk New York would rather not take, but their places in the lineup seem to be in jeopardy after Chmelař and Sýkora seized their fourth-line spots late in the season.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fire delegated the effort of digestion from belly to boiling pot.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Due diligence review, oversight and transparency cannot be delegated.—
Nicole Crosby,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Struijk’s error was punished, but nobody in white gave a good account of themselves during an opening period in which Daniel Farke admitted there was nervousness in his line-up.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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White told reporters at his Halas Hall introduction that his on-field tenacity comes from rivalries with his brothers and dad that stoked his fire and gave him a cutthroat edge.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Entrusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrusted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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