entrusts

variants also intrusts
present tense third-person singular of entrust

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entrusts State attorneys general argued that the Constitution entrusts states, not federal officials, to conduct elections. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession. Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 And Curry entrusts his considerable talent to Kerr, who can look at his star point guard and just about diagnose his disposition. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrusts
Verb
  • The order tasks the commission with a 120-day timeline to submit a proposal to Trump for the leadership structure, curriculum, and organizational details of the new academy.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Nonetheless, the order tasks Kennedy with coming up with options to make separate shots available.
    Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Incredibly, in their last two postseason series, the Phillies are 0-4 when their starter leaves the game with a lead.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Under full-accrual standards, expenses are recognized when incurred, not when cash leaves the account.
    Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Coach Kevin O’Connell trusts him to target Jefferson, which is perhaps the most important offensive priority.
    Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Health systems hold one of the largest unused research assets in medicine, and most of it stays locked because nobody trusts the lock.
    David Talby, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • What gives me pause are injuries and the lack of good offensive linemen.
    Adam Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Check fraud has been around for ages, but modern tech gives fraudsters new and more powerful tools.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Wayne picks Gregory up at a motel, in Mobile, Alabama, and hands him a briefcase containing, among other things, a gun.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The consultant reasons by filling a notebook with calculations, then hands you a one-sentence answer, and keeps the notebook.
    Adam Fish, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The program is also seeking information on how the IRGC transfers funds and materials to its terrorist and militia proxies and partners, as well as individuals or entities involved in financing or facilitating its activities.
    September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Their plan also transfers less money to the smaller-market teams if revenue goes up, which the industry is expecting with the new media deals coming in 2028.
    Jim Bowden, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The songs Vaundy delivers with his sharp, skilled band hit the audience with overwhelming force.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?
    Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
  • 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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