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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
Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
When deciding which brands to sign with, Fonseca trusts his instincts and chooses to collaborate with companies that complement his persona.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The problem with trading Aaron Gordon is Nikola Jokic trusts him.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Fiordirosa trusts him and has no problems giving Morgan the ball.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Kyōsei makes the game healthier and trusts the players to adapt.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
The lesson learned is that when a 14-year-old trusts his instincts and gathers the confidence and courage to tell adults the truth, people will listen.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
This is what would happen in a film that trusts its audience.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
On World Rhythms, Lockwood trusts the listener to hear the arc of its noises, to trace their emergence and disappearance, their strange, seductive confluence.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Any taxpayer, including individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts, could be eligible, NTA said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Fidelity’s guidance on finances after divorce warns that neglecting to update beneficiaries on bank and retirement accounts and life insurance policies is a common error, and that those designations can supersede wills and trusts.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Allman said his estranged wife wrongfully listed his monthly income at $20,000 via two separate trusts, according to the court document.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Delaware, Nevada and Wyoming are popular jurisdictions for establishing these trusts.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates and trusts can qualify for a refund with obligations to income, employment, estate, gift and excise taxes.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
That includes creating a housing stability fund to help people facing short-term financial crises stay housed, and supporting community land trusts and shared equity models that create lasting affordable homeownership opportunities.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Who could qualify The affected taxpayers could include individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Verb
The individuals Turner initially trusts, colleagues and department heads, are the very ones plotting against him.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
When deciding which brands to sign with, Fonseca trusts his instincts and chooses to collaborate with companies that complement his persona.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The problem with trading Aaron Gordon is Nikola Jokic trusts him.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Fiordirosa trusts him and has no problems giving Morgan the ball.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Kyōsei makes the game healthier and trusts the players to adapt.
—Big Think, 7 May 2026
The lesson learned is that when a 14-year-old trusts his instincts and gathers the confidence and courage to tell adults the truth, people will listen.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
This is what would happen in a film that trusts its audience.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
On World Rhythms, Lockwood trusts the listener to hear the arc of its noises, to trace their emergence and disappearance, their strange, seductive confluence.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
TreasuryDirect is open to the general public, as well as entities such as trusts, estates, corporations, and state and local governments.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Any taxpayer, including individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts, could be eligible, NTA said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Fidelity’s guidance on finances after divorce warns that neglecting to update beneficiaries on bank and retirement accounts and life insurance policies is a common error, and that those designations can supersede wills and trusts.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Allman said his estranged wife wrongfully listed his monthly income at $20,000 via two separate trusts, according to the court document.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Delaware, Nevada and Wyoming are popular jurisdictions for establishing these trusts.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 8 May 2026
Individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates and trusts can qualify for a refund with obligations to income, employment, estate, gift and excise taxes.
—Jarrod Wardwell, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
That includes creating a housing stability fund to help people facing short-term financial crises stay housed, and supporting community land trusts and shared equity models that create lasting affordable homeownership opportunities.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Who could qualify The affected taxpayers could include individuals, small businesses, large corporations, estates, and trusts.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusts
Verb
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The law also tasks museums with the mission to research provenance within their collections.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 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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Santos then walks to the drive-thru window and hands the bag to the customer.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Someone hands me an invitation to another party for later Saturday night that’s billed to go on until 5am.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Probst believes that confidence and craziness to experiment is what has made the show endure after 26 years and 50 seasons.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The board president believes the board will do what the district says is the right thing.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The annual loss of billions of dollars in human smuggling fees has forced corporate-sized crime rings in Mexico, known as cartels, to pivot to other means of profit, including fentanyl and other drugs.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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And then with this new administration and new focus on the Mexican cartels, superseding indictment was handed down just in March where this scheme and the people who own this shop were involved in aiding terrorism because these cartels have been designated as foreign terrorists.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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As a result, New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner has found that those responsible for the girl's welfare did not communicate effectively and also lacked culturally appropriate care.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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In the second year, credits for customers with smart thermostat match those for folks with regular air conditioners.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Their new video credits actors who serve as body doubles for Jagger, Richards and Woods.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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And Curry entrusts his considerable talent to Kerr, who can look at his star point guard and just about diagnose his disposition.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The host of the massacre is the powerful tycoon Chester Danforth (filmmaker David Cronenberg), a hotel and casino impresario, who entrusts the actual event planning to his adult children, twins Ursula and Titus (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Raskar explained that in India, digital public infrastructure is leading to a reinvention of payment systems, Rai mentioned the levels of adoption of device technology, which leaves the population more open to apps.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Johnson’s Anaia is much sweeter, and though there’s some ferocity inside her too, the movie leaves her in a compassionate, optimistic place.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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“Trusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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