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as in to task
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
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as in to entrust
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 to believe
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
a relationship of mutual trust between lawyer and client
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as in cartel
a number of businesses or enterprises united for commercial advantage
government lawyers argued against allowing the telephone companies to merge, asserting that such a merger would result in a trust that would stifle competition
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as in custody
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
left her cat in the trust of her neighbors while she was on vacation
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as in credit
the right to take possession of goods before paying for them
the neighborhood grocer will occasionally sell on trust to his regular customers when they don't have the cash on hand
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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 trust
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello told Venezuelans early on to trust their government.
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Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
CBS News,
28 June 2026
The balance is delicate; the peril is one that only dedicated citizenship can prevent; the prize is democracies that again reflect the wishes and trust of their electorates.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 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.
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Tharin Pillay,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Less than 24 hours after cheering on the New York Knicks at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Swift took the stage to reflect on resilience, trusting your instincts and tuning out critics.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Verb
But that tells me that Grier’s front office clearly does not trust Igor Chereshev to be the top-line power forward yet.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello told Venezuelans early on to trust their government.
—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Noun
There was a commitment of trust there by our Founding Fathers in order to make sure that folks had access to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
The balance is delicate; the peril is one that only dedicated citizenship can prevent; the prize is democracies that again reflect the wishes and trust of their electorates.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Adjective
Canoy’s mother said her son was a very trusting and loyal person, and the defendants took advantage of that.
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Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 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.
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Tharin Pillay,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Friends described them as extremely kind and trusting of others.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Less than 24 hours after cheering on the New York Knicks at Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Swift took the stage to reflect on resilience, trusting your instincts and tuning out critics.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
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Fisk is now a member of the trust tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars in Allegheny County, and advocated to have some of that money go toward offering addiction medicines.
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That was one of the takeaways from recent probes into the condition and usage of federal buildings by a bipartisan board of presidential appointees tasked with evaluating the government’s real estate portfolio.
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This rare, Fancy Deep Blue gem is the largest ever discovered in Botswana, a national treasure entrusted by the government to the French jewelry house.
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He was also assigned to a DA’s office and entrusted with the investigation of murders.
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But Nouel believes these video trends and online and in-person forums for women are helping to change that.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
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The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
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Returning to the director’s chair 11 years after drug-cartel drama 600 Miles, Gabriel Ripstein keeps things zipping along in an entertaining satire which, once again, highlights the rottenness at international football’s core.
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Cepeda has participated in and continued throughout the campaign to promote negotiations with guerrillas and cartels.
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Officials confirmed that one person was detained in connection with the shooting, but did not confirm if the woman was the individual taken into custody.
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In a statement, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said Runnels was not an in-custody death.
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At the April topping-off ceremony, Lightfoot, who left office in 2023, took credit for the rising casino, perhaps the signature achievement of her administration.
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Brunson's ability to demand accountability without conflict, redirect credit, and maintain composure under immense pressure, even during 20-point deficits, exemplified an Aristotelian ideal of balance.
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For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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