1
as in entrusted
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
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2
as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I wouldn't trust my wallet with a complete stranger if I were you
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3
as in believed
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of trusted
The word for multiple personalities in Persian (chand shaksiyati) is a slur for someone who can’t be trusted.
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Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
But our new research suggests that in a digital world full of influencers – trusted tastemakers with large online followings – being too attractive can actually backfire, particularly in the fitness space.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Many of the most promising technologies require extended R&D cycles, early access to manufacturing or supply chains, and trusted industry pilots.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Dubbed Accent_Bridal, the platform takes a wide-lens approach to wedding planning, rather than getting involved in the nitty-gritty details, for which Katz has trusted Julie Lindenman of Julie Lindenman Events to manage.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Members of the Yelp Elite Squad are trusted reviewers with recommendations that are worth listening to.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Bulking up the pitching staff is one way to reshape a playoff team that ran out of fresh, trusted arms in October.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Nobody trusted Grier’s talent evaluation, and that’s the most important part of his role as general manager, chief grocery shopper for the franchise.
—Omar Kelly
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Our profession is now the least trusted of all.
—Jimmy Wales, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
But our new research suggests that in a digital world full of influencers – trusted tastemakers with large online followings – being too attractive can actually backfire, particularly in the fitness space.
—Abby Frank, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2025
Many of the most promising technologies require extended R&D cycles, early access to manufacturing or supply chains, and trusted industry pilots.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Dubbed Accent_Bridal, the platform takes a wide-lens approach to wedding planning, rather than getting involved in the nitty-gritty details, for which Katz has trusted Julie Lindenman of Julie Lindenman Events to manage.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Members of the Yelp Elite Squad are trusted reviewers with recommendations that are worth listening to.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
Bulking up the pitching staff is one way to reshape a playoff team that ran out of fresh, trusted arms in October.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Nobody trusted Grier’s talent evaluation, and that’s the most important part of his role as general manager, chief grocery shopper for the franchise.
—Omar Kelly
october 31, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Our profession is now the least trusted of all.
—Jimmy Wales, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusted
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That Carroll, one of the most accomplished coaches of his generation, entrusted the Las Vegas offense to Kelly seems to have been a massive whiff.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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As regional leaders were entrusted with more power, Rome’s centralized influence waned until the whole thing crumbled.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blanchett will be handed the award at the festival’s closing ceremony.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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After whispering and mumbling my way through the ceremony, I was handed the scroll.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the time, the FBI said the hackers responsible belonged to criminal group Darkside, believed to be based in Russia.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Now, Stefanski is tasked with finding a way to turn things around in a hurry with arguably the weakest quarterback room in all of football.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Air traffic controllers tasked with managing aircraft movements on runways and in the skies are working without pay during the shutdown, leading to more controllers calling in sick and triggering short staff warnings from the FAA.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Later in the shift, Lohrei joined the rush and accepted a pass from Morgan Geekie in the neutral zone.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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She got accepted for one, but then the sellers backed out.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Ra Shaya Kyle, a 6-6 center, transferred to Miami from the University of Florida.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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The announcement said the bodies would be transferred to Israel, where they will be honored in a military ceremony led by the Chief Military Rabbi.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And last week the Supreme Court took the rare step of asking for additional briefing in that high-profile case.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other papers in the journal took more specific aim at the theory.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Trusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusted. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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