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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 naive
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 trusting
Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Well, one of the seven rules is to get trust, give trust, and so Wikipedia has always been very trusting.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Icardi describes her former boss as kind, professional and trusting.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Cats are far less trusting than dogs and rarely fall for the pill-in-the-treat ploy.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
William Jones, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
My other one, too, would be being too trusting of people.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
On WhatsApp, her mother reprimanded her for being too trusting of others—even of relatives.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
This model — trusting the experts to run their businesses — is how the Lewis family looks to conduct its operations in other sectors.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
For the rest of us, being openhearted and trusting may sometimes lead to hurt feelings, which can be unpleasant.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Palmer is ultimately trusting that his training and work will get him onto that first place podium Saturday.
—Christina Huang, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
And our allies might think twice about trusting us to have their back.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
A lot more scared of trusting people and getting to know people.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Among Boomers, only 6% felt more trusting, while 49% said their views hadn't changed at all.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Well, one of the seven rules is to get trust, give trust, and so Wikipedia has always been very trusting.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Icardi describes her former boss as kind, professional and trusting.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Cats are far less trusting than dogs and rarely fall for the pill-in-the-treat ploy.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Gap Between Modernization Rhetoric and Operational Reality Despite often massive investments in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and dashboards, organizations must still be wary of trusting their own data.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
My other one, too, would be being too trusting of people.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
On WhatsApp, her mother reprimanded her for being too trusting of others—even of relatives.
—Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2026
This model — trusting the experts to run their businesses — is how the Lewis family looks to conduct its operations in other sectors.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
For the rest of us, being openhearted and trusting may sometimes lead to hurt feelings, which can be unpleasant.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Palmer is ultimately trusting that his training and work will get him onto that first place podium Saturday.
—Christina Huang, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
And our allies might think twice about trusting us to have their back.
—Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
A lot more scared of trusting people and getting to know people.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusting
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And find a way for your agent or a trustful intermediary to tell the Heat, too.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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The first is Jonathan Harker, naïve English solicitor despatched to Transylvania to do a deal with a mysterious Count whose plan is to dip his fangs into Victorian England.—
Demetrios Matheou,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Winning by rallying the naïve and clueless is one thing, but administering a throbbing behemoth is a greater challenge.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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At any rate, the fact that NBC is entrusting its sportsapalooza to Tirico speaks volumes about the quality of his work and his broad appeal as a television personality.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Before dying of cancer in 2013, Chávez handpicked Maduro as his successor, entrusting him with a country already buckling under the weight of dependence on oil, and the realization that prosperity was coming to an end.—
Jorge Valencia,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2026
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Almost fifty years ahead of the battles of World War II, the Marquis de Morès had faced death in order to avoid handing Africa over to the British and the Jews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one clip, Brian prepares his father and son to set out on their college road trip, handing his dad a backpack with his son’s asthma and allergy medications inside.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Their bromance reaches a fever pitch when Sloan begins believing that Shepherd is trying to poach Avery for neurosurgery.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Set primarily in present-day Wonderland, the new movie begins with Red and Chloe hiding the time-traveling pocket watch inside the Royal Vault, believing that no one else will find it.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In some ways, Florida is already more susceptible to fire, thanks to that drought index.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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This results in lots of spindly new growth, which is weak and susceptible to diseases, pests, and breakage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Talk about Front Range multi-tasking at its finest.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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Saleh signed a five-year contract to be the next Tennessee head coach on Thursday, tasking the 46-year-old with guiding the Titans back into contention following back-to-back 3-14 seasons.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Before leaving, secure your home by locking it.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The rain started early in the morning and continued well into the night, soaking busy freeways in the midst of rush hour traffic and leaving some businesses and homes flooded.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Trusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusting. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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