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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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2
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
The narrative centers on the mercenary Dao Ma, a wandering bounty hunter who is entrusted to escort a mysterious fugitive across the treacherous Western deserts to the capital of Chang’an.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Aragon-Shafi also feels he is entrusted with keeping the beloved community bookstore going.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
After all, the Constitution, which had been written merely six years earlier, entrusted to Congress the power to declare war.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Alawites maintain that women cannot be entrusted with the core beliefs of the religion, which are passed down from one generation of men to the next.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
This tradition was started by her grandmother, Queen Mary, after the dress had been entrusted to her by Queen Victoria, and only adds to the importance and preciousness of this heirloom.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Jackson's body was entrusted to Leevy's Funeral in Columbia.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
The announcement created significant confusion and had the potential to divert donor support from the work the Homeless Coalition is entrusted to carry out.
—Alexandria Ayala, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Savvy is being entrusted with more PIF assets though.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Aragon-Shafi also feels he is entrusted with keeping the beloved community bookstore going.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
After all, the Constitution, which had been written merely six years earlier, entrusted to Congress the power to declare war.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Alawites maintain that women cannot be entrusted with the core beliefs of the religion, which are passed down from one generation of men to the next.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
This tradition was started by her grandmother, Queen Mary, after the dress had been entrusted to her by Queen Victoria, and only adds to the importance and preciousness of this heirloom.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Jackson's body was entrusted to Leevy's Funeral in Columbia.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
The announcement created significant confusion and had the potential to divert donor support from the work the Homeless Coalition is entrusted to carry out.
—Alexandria Ayala, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Savvy is being entrusted with more PIF assets though.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrusted
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The Basij is the internal security paramilitary force tasked with maintaining civil and domestic control.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Interviews and records obtained by the Star-Telegram revealed workers’ compensation disputes have indeed created a deep rift between those at City Hall and those tasked with keeping the city safe.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Afterwards, in the Coliseum tunnel, a beaming Ellwood was handed a phone with Principal Andy Abner on the other end.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Also Sunday, Deniz Undav scored for the fifth Bundesliga game in a row as a goalkeeping blunder handed Stuttgart a 1-0 win over Leipzig to strengthen its push to qualify for the Champions League.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Classmates consistently choose him to lead projects because he is trusted, respected, and makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Schwartzbaum said Steele trusted Goliath in part because of JPMorgan Chase’s reputation.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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One of just two opponents to score more than four runs off him last year, the Braves charged him with a season-high seven earned runs on 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings at Fenway Park on May 18.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The two officers have both been charged by the District Attorney’s Office with insurance fraud and making a false statement in an application for insurance, police said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The waterfall was acquired by Mount Angel Abbey in 1908 and transferred to The Abbey Foundation of Oregon, a nonprofit that supports the abbey, in 2002, according to Amanda Staggenborg, the foundation’s communications director.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Senior guard Kyra Gardner transferred from Washington State and earned Big Sky Newcomer of the Year.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Three of the airmen were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and three were assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Both officers are assigned to Newton Division and have been placed on administrative leave, police said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the mid-2000s, Khamenei delegated some of his authority to the council to supervise the three branches of government.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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If authority is delegated, leaders must be able to trace how outcomes are derived.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Girl Scout Ava Duff gave a speech and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by other speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony at the first lady’s grave site in Yorba Linda.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Deputies gave him several doses of Narcan, a medicine that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, and began CPR, the sheriff’s office said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Entrusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrusted. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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