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
Lewis is a central figure and trusted by KSE.
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Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, nobody should be trusted.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Boston Red Sox have trusted Garrett Crochet to be their ace for much of the season, and one bad start doesn't appear to be changing that sentiment.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Representatives from Google and Mozilla said in emails that their Chrome and Firefox browsers have never trusted the certificates, and there was no need for users to take any action.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Focus on being present and trusted everywhere their attention lives.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Ukrainian leader warned that Russia is planning further offensives and cannot be trusted, while European leaders have been scrambling to secure Ukraine a seat at the table.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Trump must know that the police force has been subject to numerous attacks over the last few years and that detailed, effective and trusted policing has a significant impact on any city’s crime rate.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, nobody should be trusted.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The Boston Red Sox have trusted Garrett Crochet to be their ace for much of the season, and one bad start doesn't appear to be changing that sentiment.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Representatives from Google and Mozilla said in emails that their Chrome and Firefox browsers have never trusted the certificates, and there was no need for users to take any action.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Focus on being present and trusted everywhere their attention lives.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Ukrainian leader warned that Russia is planning further offensives and cannot be trusted, while European leaders have been scrambling to secure Ukraine a seat at the table.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
Trump must know that the police force has been subject to numerous attacks over the last few years and that detailed, effective and trusted policing has a significant impact on any city’s crime rate.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusted
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The conservative renovation project of the historic 14th-century palazzo was entrusted to Milanese designer Andrea Auletta and his studio, preserving the heritage of the hotel and combining the property’s original architectural elements with contemporary items.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The American people must be able to have full confidence in the honesty of the members entrusted with setting policy and overseeing the Federal Reserve.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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However, after the mother handed him over, Agba allegedly walked out of the line and began to walk away, according to the outlets.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Soboleva handed her a few pieces of paper and smiled.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The exact cause is also unknown, but it is believed to be related to inflammation in the facial nerve, potentially due to viral infections.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As well as coaching the national teams, he was tasked with raising fielding standards throughout the domestic professional game, working with the county sides to help improve the overall standards.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Gobbetti at the end of July joined the board of Moschino parent Aeffe tasked with defining growth avenues also through strategic partnerships.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Novak walked the red carpet and accepted the honor onstage in a dramatic white gown with a silvery overlay.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way, when you are accepted, you are accepted voluntarily, because people appreciate you and respect you and want you, not because you have been shoved down their throats.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Coleman was recruited to Arizona by Fisch and transferred to Washington when the coach was hired in Seattle.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both he and Puka — who started his collegiate career at the University of Washington — transferred to BYU in 2021 after their grandmother, Fa’atamali’i Saole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Coming in second overall was The Traitors, the reality competition series on Peacock, which took home four awards, including Alan Cumming for Best Reality Host.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two key points in the case were that board members who personally opposed the books took the action against the input of an advisory committee, and that the board members' action was based on speculative, not actual, fears of disruption.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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When learning is democratized, not delegated, curiosity spreads.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes, including tariffs, though over time lawmakers have delegated significant trade authority to the president.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusted. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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