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1
as in trusting
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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as in handing
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 entrusting
At any rate, the fact that NBC is entrusting its sportsapalooza to Tirico speaks volumes about the quality of his work and his broad appeal as a television personality.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Before dying of cancer in 2013, Chávez handpicked Maduro as his successor, entrusting him with a country already buckling under the weight of dependence on oil, and the realization that prosperity was coming to an end.
—Jorge Valencia, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Wang Jingtao, a deputy director of China’s Cyberspace Administration, said the deal could include methods such as entrusting the operation of TikTok’s US user data and content security services, as well as licensing its algorithms and intellectual property rights.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
This requires strategically deciding what to delegate, creating a detailed plan, and entrusting a reliable assistant.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Originally from Tecate, Baja California, Morrison shared news of her signing with 5020 Records via her official social media channels, posting a welcome letter from the label thanking her for entrusting them with her music.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Before dying of cancer in 2013, Chávez handpicked Maduro as his successor, entrusting him with a country already buckling under the weight of dependence on oil, and the realization that prosperity was coming to an end.
—Jorge Valencia, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Wang Jingtao, a deputy director of China’s Cyberspace Administration, said the deal could include methods such as entrusting the operation of TikTok’s US user data and content security services, as well as licensing its algorithms and intellectual property rights.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
This requires strategically deciding what to delegate, creating a detailed plan, and entrusting a reliable assistant.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Originally from Tecate, Baja California, Morrison shared news of her signing with 5020 Records via her official social media channels, posting a welcome letter from the label thanking her for entrusting them with her music.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrusting
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Jane Doe, according to the suit, has suffered anxiety, fear of showering or changing in her own room, fear that her nude images will be shared online as well as fear of trusting church leadership.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Delegating tasks and trusting others to bring their expertise has been key to our success.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jaylen Brown had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat Dallas 110-100 on Tuesday night, overcoming another stellar showing from Cooper Flagg and handing the Mavericks their season-worst fifth consecutive loss.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Keep in mind Atlanta didn’t interview a minority for the top executive role before handing Ryan power to make decisions.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Talk about Front Range multi-tasking at its finest.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Saleh signed a five-year contract to be the next Tennessee head coach on Thursday, tasking the 46-year-old with guiding the Titans back into contention following back-to-back 3-14 seasons.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Berlin has fewer wealthy residents than Munich or Düsseldorf, and many of its homegrown brands remain small, leaving founders fearful of the rising costs of operating a store.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Since the passage of ObamaCare, the GOP has repeatedly failed to successfully field an alternative vision — leaving more Americans with insurance cards but fewer who can afford it.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Scheyer and other Duke officials immediately sprang to the Blue Devils’ defense, trying to create a barrier against charging fans.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, charging takes about 75 minutes using a 240-volt outlet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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In contrast to the Republican focus on transferring wealth to billionaires and corporations, Democrats evaluate the economy based on how everyday people are doing.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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John Karlic, a 35-year-old student who lives in Burbank, said Saint Xavier was his first choice for transferring his Trinity credits.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Segmentation involves drawing precise boundaries, at the pixel level, around each element of an image and assigning it a label.—
Farren Fei Yuan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Nevertheless, the market is currently assigning AMAT valuations akin to scarcity.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This research marks the first time scientists have identified the specific amino acids — arginine and tyrosine — that act as molecular glue, giving spider silk its legendary properties.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are also giant granite boulders dotting the shore, giving it a decidedly remote, rugged feel.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Entrusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrusting. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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