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1
as in tasks
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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2
as in leaves
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 entrusts
The host of the massacre is the powerful tycoon Chester Danforth (filmmaker David Cronenberg), a hotel and casino impresario, who entrusts the actual event planning to his adult children, twins Ursula and Titus (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy).
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The crown jewel of the Constitution entrusts the war power exclusively to Congress because of the propensity of the executive branch for unprovoked aggression to aggrandize power.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
In the absence of her evil overlords, does Glinda live up to the task Elphaba entrusts her with?
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 Nov. 2025
Kalshi maintains it is protected by federal law, which entrusts the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with exclusive jurisdiction over commodities and futures exchanges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The crown jewel of the Constitution entrusts the war power exclusively to Congress because of the propensity of the executive branch for unprovoked aggression to aggrandize power.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2026
In the absence of her evil overlords, does Glinda live up to the task Elphaba entrusts her with?
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 22 Nov. 2025
Kalshi maintains it is protected by federal law, which entrusts the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with exclusive jurisdiction over commodities and futures exchanges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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The law also tasks museums with the mission to research provenance within their collections.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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The law tasks districts that adopt prayer periods with obtaining parental consent for students to participate.—
Haajrah Gilani,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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The Board of Education said in a letter to families that members will identify an interim superintendent who can lead the district after Dorland leaves.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The problem with trading Aaron Gordon is Nikola Jokic trusts him.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Fiordirosa trusts him and has no problems giving Morgan the ball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Cambridge team instead used a process known as photocatalytic transfer hydrogenation, or PTH, which transfers hydrogen from one material to another using light energy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead of roasting, the dehydrating preserves natural flavor and delivers Daily Crunch's signature Uniquely Crunchy bite.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shop not only delivers shimmering sips, but hosts elaborate tea events such as the seasonal Royal Afternoon Tea, a five-course affair offered multiple times a year in partnership with Aixois Bistro.—
Adam Stone Studio USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Entrusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrusts. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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