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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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
For Lee, trusting his hair, makeup and costume team to get kabuki’s aesthetics exactly right freed him to focus on the drama — and on the film’s central question of what an artist is willing to sacrifice in the lifelong pursuit of beauty.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
He’s been focused on his delivery and command this spring, trusting that the velocity will continue to build over as the regular season nears.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
My other one, too, would be being too trusting of people.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
For all the money the owners spend, all the plans his bosses devise, Roberts’ greatest victory was a testament to understanding and trusting people.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The story sets out to lull the reader into trusting that the voice speaks of matters which are odd and gentle, almost eccentric.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
When systems are right most of the time, trusting them all the time seems reasonable.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Athletes should never have to make a split-second decision between following a pace vehicle or trusting the official course.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 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
Let your thoughts drift through you, trusting insight to arrive in its own time.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
For Lee, trusting his hair, makeup and costume team to get kabuki’s aesthetics exactly right freed him to focus on the drama — and on the film’s central question of what an artist is willing to sacrifice in the lifelong pursuit of beauty.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
He’s been focused on his delivery and command this spring, trusting that the velocity will continue to build over as the regular season nears.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
My other one, too, would be being too trusting of people.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
For all the money the owners spend, all the plans his bosses devise, Roberts’ greatest victory was a testament to understanding and trusting people.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The story sets out to lull the reader into trusting that the voice speaks of matters which are odd and gentle, almost eccentric.
—Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
When systems are right most of the time, trusting them all the time seems reasonable.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Athletes should never have to make a split-second decision between following a pace vehicle or trusting the official course.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 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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All the while, its apparent north star is the idea that its subjects are, first and foremost, children, a fact of which we’re reminded through their playful, often naïve interactions.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Sherman’s naïve insistence that the UN Charter, as a treaty obligation, supersedes anything the General Assembly or Security Council may do is a tragic joke.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Owners are entrusting brokers with significant financial decisions.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 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
Verb
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Johnson found Hall early in his prep career at Plano East High School, handing the then-sophomore his first college offer.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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That is all the Philadelphia Phillies could hope for after essentially handing him the keys to the position in the offseason, which was somewhat of a gamble given the lack of depth options and Crawford’s body of work.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Myka leaves this interaction believing Missé over Dara and saying she’s done with their friendship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The rule has also drawn criticism for its similarity to MLS’ Designated Player Rule, with some believing a regulation that only increases pay for the most elite players is a detriment to roster-building.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The decision to die is drastic and irreversible; should it really be left up to a young person whose brain is still developing, and who is susceptible to influence by peers and authority figures?—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cats are also very susceptible to acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning, which causes liver damage and impairs the ability of blood to carry oxygen (methemoglobinemia).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Now, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission is tasking the Sheriff’s Department to draft a policy to determine how to handle the firing of deputies who have been decertified and can no longer serve as peace officers in California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Talk about Front Range multi-tasking at its finest.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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And that majority shrank further after Greene retired in January, leaving her seat vacant for several months as Congress is at a standstill amid a partial government shutdown.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least one officer with the Los Angeles Police Department shot an allegedly armed man on Tuesday morning, leaving him hospitalized.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Trusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusting. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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