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as in tasks
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
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as in hands
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 believes
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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as in cartels
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 care
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 credits
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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Recent Examples of trusts
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
From the very first shots, we are taken in by an unpretentious filmmaker completely clear in his intention, someone who trusts both himself and us.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
However, the trust petition argues that Nick Reiner is entitled to a presumption of innocence, and suggests that the family trusts could be subject to future litigation.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026
That’s more likely when everyone trusts that AI is being deployed to enhance human interaction, not replace it.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Maybe court has become the default problem-solving tool because neither of you trusts direct communication anymore.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
MacKinnon trusts him, which is no mean feat.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Laporta trusts their judgement, as in the case of Gordon, who was a special request from the German.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Brunson trusts the work behind that.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The conversation had been outsourced to binders, boardroom‑style family meetings, or, often, to trusts written decades earlier and revisited only with accountants.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
According to court documents obtained by The Times, Rob and Michele Reiner established individual trusts for Nick and his siblings, Jake and Romy Reiner, more than 30 years ago.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The couple established individual trusts for all three of their children.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Neither Matt Sheehy nor representatives for Tallgrass responded to questions about the trusts.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Any taxpayer, including individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates and trusts, could be eligible, Collins said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Of the noncompliant rentals in unincorporated areas, a few dozen are owned by LLCs, but most are owned by individuals or family trusts, treasurer records show.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
As an alum of both Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group and the advisory firm Art Intelligence Global, Anderson will bring a trusts-and-estates perspective to these growing markets, recognizing that today’s collectors acquire objects across categories, from fine art to luxury to collectibles.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Verb
Someone who embraces artistic risk and trusts us with her memories, grudges, thoughts, and secrets for years and years.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
From the very first shots, we are taken in by an unpretentious filmmaker completely clear in his intention, someone who trusts both himself and us.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
However, the trust petition argues that Nick Reiner is entitled to a presumption of innocence, and suggests that the family trusts could be subject to future litigation.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026
That’s more likely when everyone trusts that AI is being deployed to enhance human interaction, not replace it.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Maybe court has become the default problem-solving tool because neither of you trusts direct communication anymore.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
MacKinnon trusts him, which is no mean feat.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
Laporta trusts their judgement, as in the case of Gordon, who was a special request from the German.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Brunson trusts the work behind that.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Noun
Investors looking for stability during volatile periods often turn to dividend stocks — including real estate investment trusts.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10 June 2026
The conversation had been outsourced to binders, boardroom‑style family meetings, or, often, to trusts written decades earlier and revisited only with accountants.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 June 2026
According to court documents obtained by The Times, Rob and Michele Reiner established individual trusts for Nick and his siblings, Jake and Romy Reiner, more than 30 years ago.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The couple established individual trusts for all three of their children.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Neither Matt Sheehy nor representatives for Tallgrass responded to questions about the trusts.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
Any taxpayer, including individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates and trusts, could be eligible, Collins said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Of the noncompliant rentals in unincorporated areas, a few dozen are owned by LLCs, but most are owned by individuals or family trusts, treasurer records show.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
As an alum of both Sotheby’s Fiduciary Client Group and the advisory firm Art Intelligence Global, Anderson will bring a trusts-and-estates perspective to these growing markets, recognizing that today’s collectors acquire objects across categories, from fine art to luxury to collectibles.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusts
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Hence the brand tasks perfumers to encapsulate mundane episodes in bottles.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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The law tasks districts that adopt prayer periods with obtaining parental consent for students to participate.—
Haajrah Gilani,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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After Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor go on a thrilling adventure filled with car chases and villain monologues, Spielberg hands some of the movie’s biggest emotional heavy lifting to a relative newcomer to Hollywood in the final act.—
David Viramontes,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The shrewd, long-serving Obama hands Jarrett and Tina Tchen coached this project through all the minefields Chicago inevitably put in its way.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Campbell also believes that Sorsby's behavior doesn't rise to the level that would justify such action anyway, telling Dakich that schools have let players with much worse transgressions play.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Contrary to some online sentiment, Martinez still fervently believes Portugal are closer to starting a goal up than a man down when playing Ronaldo.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The November killing of Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the popular mayor of Uruapan, Michoacan, highlighted dangers for politicians who stand up to cartels and criminal groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Terrorism, crime and kidnapping are threats in the southern state, and disputes between terrorist groups, cartels and other criminal organizations have occurred in tourist areas in the past, endangering or even killing bystanders.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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He was evacuated to a hospital in Berlin to receive care on May 20 and was discharged on June 6, according to Serge.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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As prostate cancer care becomes more personalized, additional testing may help guide treatment decisions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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His last Hollywood credits did involve Allen, though.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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His previous credits include TV series Dark Horse, which had its international premiere in the main competition at Canneseries and feature-length documentary Death of a Saint.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The crown jewel of the Constitution entrusts the war power exclusively to Congress because of the propensity of the executive branch for unprovoked aggression to aggrandize power.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Jan. 2026
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Wednesday’s home defeat against Manchester City leaves the Spaniard with just three wins across his last 10 games, but fans inside the Bernabeu stopped short of the white handkerchief-waving protest that often marks the death throes of a Los Blancos head coach.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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That leaves a lot of room for a variety of outcomes, depending on how the additional 12 Republicans vote.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Trusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusts. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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