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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 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
Police often become less trusting and more suspicious over time.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Aside from his innate silliness, part of SpongeBob’s enduring charm has always been his irrationally trusting nature.
—Justin Lowe, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
And so trusting in that, and trusting that what will happen eventually to the work is that my love of reading will propel me, will push me to make something that a reader will also want to read and or enjoy reading or be devastated by.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Now cancer-free, Menounos credits her outcome to trusting her gut and pushing for more tests.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 25 Oct. 2025
The key is trusting that your voice still matters, even if the audience changes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Soften your gaze into a bowl of water or a mirror to cross the veil and invite messages from ancestors or spirit allies, trusting any sensations or symbols that emerge.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Presented by Sony Music Publishing, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter — whose artistic name is a nod to George Clooney’s character in the Ocean‘s trilogy — spoke candidly about looking inward and trusting his intuition when crafting songs.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Coker isn’t really a motion option, and trusting him to block on a full workload after missing two months with a quad injury isn’t really ideal.
—Mike Kaye
october 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Police often become less trusting and more suspicious over time.
—Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Silva deserves credit for trusting an 18-year-old to shoulder the responsibility, even when King has shown his inexperience.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Aside from his innate silliness, part of SpongeBob’s enduring charm has always been his irrationally trusting nature.
—Justin Lowe, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
And so trusting in that, and trusting that what will happen eventually to the work is that my love of reading will propel me, will push me to make something that a reader will also want to read and or enjoy reading or be devastated by.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Now cancer-free, Menounos credits her outcome to trusting her gut and pushing for more tests.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 25 Oct. 2025
The key is trusting that your voice still matters, even if the audience changes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Soften your gaze into a bowl of water or a mirror to cross the veil and invite messages from ancestors or spirit allies, trusting any sensations or symbols that emerge.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Presented by Sony Music Publishing, the Venezuelan singer-songwriter — whose artistic name is a nod to George Clooney’s character in the Ocean‘s trilogy — spoke candidly about looking inward and trusting his intuition when crafting songs.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Coker isn’t really a motion option, and trusting him to block on a full workload after missing two months with a quad injury isn’t really ideal.
—Mike Kaye
october 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
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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Washington only had one offensive possession in the third quarter and were susceptible to punts in the fourth.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Picking the Wrong Location Planting fruit trees in overly shady spots or poorly draining soil inhibits fruiting and makes your plants more susceptible to pests, diseases, and rot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Wang Jingtao, a deputy director of China’s Cyberspace Administration, said the deal could include methods such as entrusting the operation of TikTok’s US user data and content security services, as well as licensing its algorithms and intellectual property rights.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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This requires strategically deciding what to delegate, creating a detailed plan, and entrusting a reliable assistant.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Finally, there’s the fact that the Blazers are handing him the gig, with Clingan playing 30 minutes in the opener against Minnesota.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Off to the hottest start in the NHL, New Jersey scored in each period and shut down the Wild’s suddenly struggling power play, winning 4-1 on Wednesday and handing Minnesota its fourth loss in the past five games.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
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Other tour guides agreed, believing Canadians do this to avoid being confused with their American counterparts.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Many comments were harsh on the look, believing that part of the team's history should be left in the past.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That being said, some travel essentials stay packed and ready—the gear, gadgets, and go-tos that make every trip that much easier.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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With Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy back, things have gotten a lot easier for Kelce.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Lakers are going to have to square that cylinder, and figure out how they’re supposed to do more with less without tasking players like Hachimura with doing more.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ballad is backdropped by the city’s infamous casinos, which also proved tasking.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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Maza, already a full Algeria international at 19, was scouted by several Premier League clubs before leaving second-tier Hertha Berlin.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, leaving grass too long over the winter can shade the soil and weaken the grass.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Trusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusting. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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