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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
Christina Huang, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
Alix Ellis, a hairstylist and mom in Madison, Georgia, used to fully trust the CDC and other health agencies but lost that confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Commissioners must steward public trust and ensure every resident’s voice is respected.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
By trusting your intuition and staying focused on long-term goals, the Rat can navigate uncertainty with confidence, even as the Horse year brings rapid shifts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Verb
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
Alix Ellis, a hairstylist and mom in Madison, Georgia, used to fully trust the CDC and other health agencies but lost that confidence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Noun
Fractured trust is a common denominator that undermines cohesive relationships in all areas of life.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Commissioners must steward public trust and ensure every resident’s voice is respected.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 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
Verb
Pausing, verifying and trusting official sources remains the strongest defense.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
By trusting your intuition and staying focused on long-term goals, the Rat can navigate uncertainty with confidence, even as the Horse year brings rapid shifts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
Noun
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The coalition led by Abubakar and Obi may yet figure out a maneuver and policy outlook that commands Nigerians’ attention and confidence.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Students who experience high-quality civic education are more likely to complete college and develop employable skills, vote, discuss current issues, speak in public with confidence, contact public officials and volunteer in their communities to address issues of common concern.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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My key priorities include prosecuting violent offenders, gangs, traffickers, fentanyl dealers, and cartels; supporting local law enforcement; pursuing lawsuits to defend Texas; and aggressively investigating and prosecuting fraud.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Drones near the border are not new and have been a steady problem over several years, particularly those used by cartels.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Southboro Police Department for booking.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The men, identified only as Oakland residents, were taken into custody.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its benefits can offset the annual fee, but the hotel credit is broken up semiannually and only applies to stays of two nights or longer booked through Bilt Travel.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is the full context for why, despite the slings and arrows of critics, Isom deserves credit for navigating a uniquely challenging situation with aplomb.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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The fast is believed to help participants focus on what’s most important in one’s life, as well as increase self-discipline, renew one’s faith and seek out forgiveness.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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But as athletes have grown more comfortable publicly revealing their mental health battles, most good-faith actors have grown more careful labeling failure in such impolite fashion.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Labor and trade groups, including a national retirees syndicate, have issued statements condemning the economic and political crisis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The syndicate called for the government to launch a comprehensive national survey of buildings at risk of collapse.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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