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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
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
The general public no longer trusts her.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The two men are especially close; Wheeler trusts him with everything.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Republican strategists said Vance’s participation is a demonstration that Trump trusts him, an essential trait for any future Republican presidential nominee and aspiring heir to the MAGA movement.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Team ownership clearly trusts him — this is a pivotal draft for the Vikings, and he's got the keys to the kingdom.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Katie Arundel is dependable, warm, and, as her childhood best friend, one of the few people Amanda fully trusts.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
At Synchrony, 92% of employees say management trusts them without constant oversight.
—Brian Doubles, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
But an attorney who specializes in wills and trusts can point you in the right direction.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
These trusts are designed to hold and manage assets for a child without jeopardizing access to benefits.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Administration fees in similar opioid victim funds, also run by Gentle, range from about 15% to more than one-quarter of the victims’awards, according to documents from those trusts.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
However, Joe was not included in Michael's will, which was signed in July 2002 and included trusts for his children and his mother, who is listed as the guardian of his kids.
—Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Administration fees in similar opioid victim funds, also run by Gentle, range from about 15% to more than one-quarter of the victims’awards, according to documents from those trusts.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
Many high-value properties are held through LLCs or trusts, but ownership structure does not determine whether a unit is a primary residence.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Assets placed in trusts generally pass to beneficiaries without going through probate court, potentially saving months of hassle.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The general public no longer trusts her.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The two men are especially close; Wheeler trusts him with everything.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Republican strategists said Vance’s participation is a demonstration that Trump trusts him, an essential trait for any future Republican presidential nominee and aspiring heir to the MAGA movement.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Team ownership clearly trusts him — this is a pivotal draft for the Vikings, and he's got the keys to the kingdom.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Katie Arundel is dependable, warm, and, as her childhood best friend, one of the few people Amanda fully trusts.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026
At Synchrony, 92% of employees say management trusts them without constant oversight.
—Brian Doubles, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
Another factor is how properties owned by LLCs or trusts might be treated.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
But an attorney who specializes in wills and trusts can point you in the right direction.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
These trusts are designed to hold and manage assets for a child without jeopardizing access to benefits.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Administration fees in similar opioid victim funds, also run by Gentle, range from about 15% to more than one-quarter of the victims’awards, according to documents from those trusts.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
However, Joe was not included in Michael's will, which was signed in July 2002 and included trusts for his children and his mother, who is listed as the guardian of his kids.
—Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Administration fees in similar opioid victim funds, also run by Gentle, range from about 15% to more than one-quarter of the victims’awards, according to documents from those trusts.
—Craig R. McCoy, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2026
Many high-value properties are held through LLCs or trusts, but ownership structure does not determine whether a unit is a primary residence.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Assets placed in trusts generally pass to beneficiaries without going through probate court, potentially saving months of hassle.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusts
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The second episode of Euphoria’s third season finds Rue basking in the glow of God’s favor and settling into her new life working for the strip-club proprietor Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), who tasks her with scooping pig slop and covering up evidence of a dancer’s accidental overdose.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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The event was the inaugural Miami finale of the Green Heart STEM Challenge, a national program of the Captain Planet Foundation that tasks students in grades six through nine with identifying environmental issues in their communities and designing practical, implementable solutions.—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Leon has also questioned the funding mechanism, which calls on the Trust to collect hundreds of millions in private donations and turn the money over to the NPS, which then hands it off to the White House.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And given the current state of the American whiskey industry, and global spirits overall, the Woodford team believes that a partnership like this helps spread the word about the bourbon, attracts consumers, and has made the Kentucky Derby a bucket list destination for people around the globe.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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But a legal case against Moya could expose ties between her party and Mexico’s cartels, kneecapping her domestic standing.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The country is facing questions about security ahead of the World Cup and US pressure to take tougher action against cartels.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Detroit failed to take care of the ball when the Magic scored 23 points off 20 takeaways.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Older adults tend to begin treatment within a month of symptoms starting — but young adults face an average seven-month delay before getting care.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His other credits include writing for Netflix’s Roommates movie and Sabrina Carpenter’s 2024 Nonsense Christmas Special, acting and writing on Max’s The Other Two and acting on FX’s English Teacher and ABC’s The Goldbergs.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Prior to founding Serenade, Penn spent the past decade as co-founder and CEO of The Department of Motion Pictures and has produced or executive produced more than 20 films, earning credits at Sundance, Telluride, and Cannes.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
30 Apr. 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
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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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That company is a subsidiary of CBD American Shaman, the nationwide retail empire run by Vince Sanders, who claims credit for developing 7-OH, a potent gas station opioid that researchers consider to be more addictive than the kratom leaves it is derived from.—
Matthew Kelly
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Trusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusts. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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