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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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The preamble to the Illinois Constitution tasks the state with some specific objectives — like eliminating poverty and inequality and ensuring legal, social and economic justice.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The order tasks the Labor and Workforce Development Agency with producing a report within three months on how AI will disrupt the workforce and drafting regulations within the following six months.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2026
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So with that, the Artemis II crew, Komrade, hands you the baton.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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This is the moment Sly Stone hands the baton to a sprinting Prince.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 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 Eastern Pacific and Caribbean remain major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels frequently using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The wisdom of encouraging private Americans to get into armed battles with cartels is certainly debatable, and the Senate has not advanced the bill.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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The In-Home Supportive Services program helps disabled and elderly people remain in their houses by providing in-home care.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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So the team studied medical practice laws in other states, actions by their medical boards involving alternative medicine and board orders for substandard care.—
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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His last Hollywood credits did involve Allen, though.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Iwerks worked with Bonnie Wild, a sound mixer whose credits include multiple Marvel and Star Wars projects, to piece together all of the sound from scratch — every creak of metal, every footstep and hammer, and every tractor driving across concrete.—
Matthew Jacobs,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 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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Espinosa leaves behind a husband and infant daughter.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Bitcoin has been hit by fresh volatility this week as SpaceX’s looming initial public offering (IPO) leaves the crypto market on the brink of a massive Elon Musk price shock.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Trusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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