entrusts

variants also intrusts
present tense third-person singular of entrust

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entrusts Global markets rely on the Fed being insulated from political pressure, and our market entrusts the Fed with containing inflation; if the Fed's independence is lost, the way its decisions are interpreted changes, and the individual decisions that comprise our market change as well. Isaac Saul, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 But, due to his effectiveness, the cartel entrusts him with larger and even more dangerous shipments. Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Kingsley will play Robert Dinwiddie, the strong-willed Governor of Virginia who entrusts the young Washington with his first command. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrusts
Verb
  • However, critics say that the legislation, which tasks defining such foods to a state agency, could ban foods that Californians commonly consume and result in a flood of lawsuits, not unlike what happened after Gonzalez’s child abuse law was enacted.
    Dan Walters, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Her athletic resume leaves small room for debate on who, besides her, can be crowned the greatest female sprinter of all time.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Sometimes, leaves even turn purple, notes the Chicago Botanic Garden.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As a leader, Ivan values inclusivity, listens attentively, asks the right questions, and, most importantly, trusts his team's expertise.
    Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • When somebody trusts you like that.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Bankruptcy law, at § 365, essentially gives the trustee of the bankruptcy estate the right to either accept an executory contract (meaning that the trustee will have to render performance to get the benefit) or can reject the contract and forfeit the benefit.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • By late summer, ICE began showing up at job sites, which gives it a much bigger return on its investment.
    Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission, which transfers all of that power to the wheels, plus both traction control and a quickshifter are included, which make life easier.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Currently, the Southern Gas Corridor (including TANAP) already transfers Azerbaijani gas via Georgia to Turkey and Europe, but bypasses Armenia.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But within those few episodes is a devastating story about a young boy who commits a horrendous crime that unfolds in excruciating detail, with each episode consisting of a single long shot.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Unlike Article 5, which commits the alliance to collective defense, Article 4 initiates a political dialogue among member states within the North Atlantic Council.
    Amanda Castro Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In a street vacation, the city relinquishes the right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Red Dot Trail is harder to negotiate going down, so the website recommends hikers go up the Red Dot Trail and return on the Blue Dot Trail.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Stroud recommends using top-water lures at dawn, dusk and on cloudy days.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Entrusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrusts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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