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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
Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Canoy’s mother said her son was a very trusting and loyal person, and the defendants took advantage of that.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Because some people choose not to come to the Compass Station, Shoreline Community Services also provides a volunteer outreach program that sends community members into different areas to connect with others and build trusting relationships.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Its paranoid worldview, where everything is a bug, and systems are always broken—hallucinations—are now frequently taken as true by the other models, who can be too trusting.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
That was a product of going to a zero-torque putter, and trusting his first read.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Today, consumers are not trusting [of] big brands.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Older adults are often targeted because they are perceived as trusting, polite and less likely to report fraud out of embarrassment or confusion.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Thomas says her family had nearly settled on a different house before walking away, trusting that something better would come at the right time.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Spilling them, trusting them, checking them.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For McCollum, the moment was just another example of trusting the work.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
This list of questions to ask before trusting a distributor with your work is an intelligent reflection of today’s marketplace realities.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Gallup reported in 2025 that trust in mass media had dropped to 28%, with Democrats remaining far more trusting than Republicans.
—Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Canoy’s mother said her son was a very trusting and loyal person, and the defendants took advantage of that.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Because some people choose not to come to the Compass Station, Shoreline Community Services also provides a volunteer outreach program that sends community members into different areas to connect with others and build trusting relationships.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Its paranoid worldview, where everything is a bug, and systems are always broken—hallucinations—are now frequently taken as true by the other models, who can be too trusting.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
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
John’s working relationship with Steve began as trusting and close.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
That was a product of going to a zero-torque putter, and trusting his first read.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Today, consumers are not trusting [of] big brands.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Older adults are often targeted because they are perceived as trusting, polite and less likely to report fraud out of embarrassment or confusion.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Thomas says her family had nearly settled on a different house before walking away, trusting that something better would come at the right time.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Spilling them, trusting them, checking them.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
For McCollum, the moment was just another example of trusting the work.
—CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
This list of questions to ask before trusting a distributor with your work is an intelligent reflection of today’s marketplace realities.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 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
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Not because older Americans are more naive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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When it was first released in December 1980, it was seen as too weird for kids and too naive for adults, but it has since been reconsidered as a unique snapshot of intersecting talents — a strange, wonderful, one-of-a-kind movie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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What to read next NASA also wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to fully demonstrate successful uncrewed touchdowns on the moon, and liftoffs back to lunar orbit, before entrusting the lives of astronauts aboard the landers.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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But whether the club starts entrusting him with more difficult situations or keeps using him in lower-leverage spots, Samaniego said he’ll be prepared no matter what.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Netflix has done this before, handing the series its third season around this time last year before Season 2 arrived on the streamer in August 2025.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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High up on the curving walls to either side were large murals painted in the 1930s by the artist Barry Faulkner portraying Thomas Jefferson handing the Declaration to John Hancock and the ratification of the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Christian Bojorquez argued in his closing statements to the jury that Jones went into the encounter believing that Daniel Elena-Lopez, who had already assaulted several people inside the Burlington coat store, was carrying a firearm.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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There’s something deeply American about the constant push between frustration and hope, between asking what the hell is going on and still believing there's something worth fighting for.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Fruit trees such as peaches, nectarines, and apricots are particularly susceptible to early frost damage.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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The plaintiff, Brian Keim, alleged that Trader Joe's made some customers susceptible to identity theft because some stores printed transaction receipts that included the first six and last four digits of customers' credit or debit card numbers, according to filings.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Last year, New Jersey passed a law allowing digital driver's licenses and tasking the state's Motor Vehicle Commission with developing and implementing them.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such challenges come as domestic streaming subscriber growth has stalled in recent quarters, tasking Disney with the need to retain customers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The bill passed the Legislature but hasn't been sent to DeSantis' desk, leaving the fund in limbo still.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Trusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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