1
as in to entrust
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 to hand
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 to believe
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
a relationship of mutual trust between lawyer and client
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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
government lawyers argued against allowing the telephone companies to merge, asserting that such a merger would result in a trust that would stifle competition
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3
as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
left her cat in the trust of her neighbors while she was on vacation
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as in credit
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
the neighborhood grocer will occasionally sell on trust to his regular customers when they don't have the cash on hand
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Recent Examples of trust
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 May 2025
If the showrunners trust that viewers can stomach the show’s brutality to learn lessons about the virtues and flaws of human nature, we should also be considered brave enough to face a woman in a messy bun—or God forbid, one with a tangle or two in her hair.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 11 May 2025
Nancy Richards Farese, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
For those companies, each in existence for over a half-century, building trust has been a long process, but one that holds firmly onto guiding principles.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Verb
Unsure of who to trust, the team must work in the shadows to unmask the culprits threatening the sanctity of the New York field office.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 May 2025
If the showrunners trust that viewers can stomach the show’s brutality to learn lessons about the virtues and flaws of human nature, we should also be considered brave enough to face a woman in a messy bun—or God forbid, one with a tangle or two in her hair.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 11 May 2025
Noun
Imagine political movements that centered on trust and collaboration instead of outrage.
—Nancy Richards Farese, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
For those companies, each in existence for over a half-century, building trust has been a long process, but one that holds firmly onto guiding principles.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
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America’s military strength has always rested not just on its weapons and technology, but on the leadership of the men and women entrusted to employ them wisely.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Potential jurors shuffled into a Manhattan courtroom on a gray Monday in New York City as lawyers for both sides prepared to winnow down the class of people who will be entrusted with the fate of one of the biggest names in music.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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Clean energy investment was worth $2.1 trillion in 2024, and while America’s clean energy economy has boomed since 2022, ceding this economic opportunity by killing off a fast-growing industry will hand that investment and jobs growth to competitors like China and the European Union.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Why did Haaland hand the ball over to Omar Marmoush?—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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According to sources, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect relationships, the money is most likely to be invested in improving the women’s training facilities at Cobham, which many behind the scenes believe have fallen behind those offered by WSL rivals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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As Napoli’s frustrations grew, Inter gained in confidence of being able to retain their title, one many thought lost.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The thrust of the case is an assertion the defendants have operated as a cartel and have conspired to unlawfully price fix, namely with respect to earning opportunities for players and in locking them into obligations to compete exclusively for approved tournaments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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Read Next National Immigration attorney made unwanted advances to client seeking visa, IN suit says May 8, 2025 10:51 AM Read Next Texas Border agent helped cartel smuggle drugs, migrants into US, feds say.—
Kate Linderman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2025
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Panahi’s presence in Cannes appears to be a signal to the outside world that Iran is, at least cosmetically, changing its course amid escalating tensions following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in September 2022 while she was held in custody for allegedly wearing a loose hijab.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Harris County inmate records reviewed by PEOPLE show Eberly remains in custody on a $2 million bond on the murder charge.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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If your submission is selected for inclusion in the NPR News Quiz, you will be acknowledged in a list of contributors on NPR's website or otherwise receive appropriate credit, but failure to do so shall not be deemed a breach of your rights.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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Kent Nishimura—Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump administration and MAGA Republicans should perhaps at least be given credit for consistency.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
16 May 2025
Verb
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On the day of the wedding, the woman said her girlfriend's sister woke them up at 6:00 a.m., and she was tasked with cooking a multitude of dishes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Founding-era jurors were tasked not just with finding facts but also with preventing injustice.—
Mike Fox,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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