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as in trustful
having or showing trust in another
Delia couldn't look into her dog's trusting eyes as she drove him to the vet for his vaccinations
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as in susceptible
readily taken advantage of
a corrupt stockbroker who preyed upon trusting customers
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as in entrusting
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
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as in handing
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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as in believing
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusting
Adjective
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Creating lasting, trustful relationships with clients takes patience, persistence, and a commitment to your values.—
Medhat Zaki,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024 -
Instead of dwelling on disappointments, view them as learning experiences that can refine your judgment in the future and be open to the potential for trustful connections.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
13 Nov. 2023
Adjective
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What's more, the researchers found that the mice on the WD plan were also more susceptible to Salmonella infections.—
Michael Franco
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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This depends on the material, but faux leather is usually less susceptible to damage from steam.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Having been stung by handing O’Neil and his backroom staff long-term deals, only to sack them a few months later, Wolves will be reluctant to commit massive funds to extending Pereira’s deal on the back of just a few months’ work.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Still mentoring and traveling with the team but handing coaching duties over to Darrell Corbett.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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Economists are warning that the risk of a recession is rising nationally — one believing the chances are now as high as 70% in the next 12 months — with Connecticut all but certain to get caught up in any downturn.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Writers report keeping first drafts entirely AI-free, believing this preserves their unique voice and creative thinking abilities.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The easiest way to naturally fertilize a lawn is to leave the clippings on the turf.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Players will have to be moved on and the budget slashed, but that may not be so easy.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Verb
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But the moderates also emphasized that their vote for the final bill would hinge on Johnson’s ability to keep his word about leaving Medicaid benefits untouched.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Everyone is understandably thrilled for McIlroy, and everyone has been leaving their congratulations for him throughout the evening.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The administration has tried other novel ways to remove immigrants and pressure their home countries into accepting them.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Soriano, who awaits sentencing, also previously pleaded guilty to accepting gifts from another defense contractor, Cambridge International Systems Inc.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Red Bull has always hailed its staffing strength in depth, but these slip-ups were costly and came a week on from a slow pit stop giving Norris the chance to attack at the Suzuka pit exit.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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And makes a funny joke about giving Glenn Close an Oscar.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Trusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusting. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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