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1
as in trusted
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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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
The store was owned by Bonnie Henley until 2022, when it was entrusted to Stephen and Katie Hardister.
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Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Porro has been entrusted with propelling the world’s biggest high-end design trade show into the modern age during a challenging period, and exporting the fair to new global markets like Saudi Arabia.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Gazing at the lavish Italian-style gardens and intricate topiaries of the pope’s vast summer estate just outside of Rome, a local priest who immigrated to Waukegan from Mexico as a child marveled that he’s been entrusted with their care.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Season 1 viewers understood the depths of the family’s trust in Thing when patriarch Gomez Addams (Luiz Guzmán) entrusted the appendage with looking out for his only daughter, Wednesday (Jenna Ortega), during her first semester at Nevermore Academy.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The American people must be able to have full confidence in the honesty of the members entrusted with setting policy and overseeing the Federal Reserve.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Now, Condé’s editorial boss, Anna Wintour, has entrusted the magazine to a 37-year-old confidante and family friend with charisma, youth, and far less editorial experience than his recent predecessors.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In fact, billions of dollars worth of assets are currently entrusted to Web3 smart contracts.
—Art Malkov, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Since then, Viorica Baluța — an Orthodox Christian who lives next door — has been entrusted to care for the building.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Porro has been entrusted with propelling the world’s biggest high-end design trade show into the modern age during a challenging period, and exporting the fair to new global markets like Saudi Arabia.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Gazing at the lavish Italian-style gardens and intricate topiaries of the pope’s vast summer estate just outside of Rome, a local priest who immigrated to Waukegan from Mexico as a child marveled that he’s been entrusted with their care.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Season 1 viewers understood the depths of the family’s trust in Thing when patriarch Gomez Addams (Luiz Guzmán) entrusted the appendage with looking out for his only daughter, Wednesday (Jenna Ortega), during her first semester at Nevermore Academy.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The American people must be able to have full confidence in the honesty of the members entrusted with setting policy and overseeing the Federal Reserve.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Now, Condé’s editorial boss, Anna Wintour, has entrusted the magazine to a 37-year-old confidante and family friend with charisma, youth, and far less editorial experience than his recent predecessors.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
In fact, billions of dollars worth of assets are currently entrusted to Web3 smart contracts.
—Art Malkov, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Since then, Viorica Baluța — an Orthodox Christian who lives next door — has been entrusted to care for the building.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrusted
Verb
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The Panthers should have trusted their top playmaker with another carry after Hubbard had a strong first half against the Jaguars’ front seven.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its culinary excellence extends beyond the restaurants, offering trusted catering for weddings, social events and corporate occasions.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet many Arabs, and not a few of the British military authorities tasked with its implementation, opposed the declaration.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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What To Know A former member of Seven & I Holdings board of directors, Dacus took on the leadership role just three months ago, tasked with replicating some of the success that 7-Eleven stores have had in Japan.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Coleman was recruited to Arizona by Fisch and transferred to Washington when the coach was hired in Seattle.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both he and Puka — who started his collegiate career at the University of Washington — transferred to BYU in 2021 after their grandmother, Fa’atamali’i Saole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the state attorney general charged 20 state felonies against eight people alleged to have engaged in planning and training for an attack on the statehouse and a plan to kidnap lawmakers, including Whitmer.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Brown was charged with misdemeanor misusing 911 — a charge one expert said is typically brought against prank callers, not those in a mental crisis.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rise of low-cost airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, along with the widespread adoption of the internet and operators like Airbnb, gave consumers the confidence to book their own flights and accommodation and create their own trips.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Neidorff and his wife donated an additional $124,000 to Newsom’s 2022 reelection campaign while Centene itself gave Newsom $32,400.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our department is committed to a thorough and impartial review.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Sep. 2025
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That includes about $11 billion that needed to be committed by the end of September before the funds expire.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When learning is democratized, not delegated, curiosity spreads.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes, including tariffs, though over time lawmakers have delegated significant trade authority to the president.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after Rose took the helm at the pageant, both Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished their titles.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Entrusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrusted. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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