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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Days later the president handed a full and unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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He just got booed at a football game, and voters handed Democrats huge victories in Tuesday’s election.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 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
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Döpfner nearly bought the FT in 2015, before losing it to Nikkei, and took a controlling stake in Business Insider — at the top of the new media market — for $343 million.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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With the win, Southern Miss (7-2, 5-0) took sole possession of first place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division standings.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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That foul before the inbounds gave Powell one free throw and the Heat possession, but Powell missed that one free throw.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Trusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusted. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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