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as in to entrust
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
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2
as in to hand
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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3
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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Recent Examples of trust
Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
The cosmic portal urges us to trust our intuition and lean into our innermost sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The White House has defended the tariff plan since the announcement on Wednesday, calling on Wall Street to trust that the plan will be a success.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
The cosmic portal urges us to trust our intuition and lean into our innermost sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
But is six games — a series win in Cincinnati and a sweep of the Astros in Houston — enough of a sample size to be worthy of trust?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
Verb
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This information was entrusted to the government, which for many decades had a record of largely adhering to the Privacy Act of 1974 and keeping the information safe.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Hunter, in turn, became the perfect test case for what entrusting Sanders can do for a player.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The cosmos may hand you inspiration on a silver platter today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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But despite his late-season breakout, Grimes shouldn't expect the Sixers to hand him a blank check this summer.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Matthieu Humair, chief executive officer of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, which organizes the annual event, believes there is safety — and strength — in numbers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Zachary Rotman of FanSided believes the Chicago Cubs should emerge as a favorite.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mars enters Leo on the 18th, which should give you the strength to embrace major transformation this month with confidence.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its efficient transport and export system has been used by cartels to move and ship their goods overseas — the bricks of cocaine hidden in boxes of bananas and other goods that then head to the United States, Europe and the rest of the world.—
Abel Alvarado,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Many of the artists now topping the charts have come under fierce criticism because their lyrics often paint cartel leaders as Robin Hood-esque figures.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Responding officers found the 30-year-old suspect in the parking lot, reloading his gun, and took him into custody, according to police.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Aponte is set to surrender into state custody on April 11, per the Bergen Record.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The production house’s scripted entertainment credits include Varsity Blues, Coach Carter, One Tree Hill and Smallville.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Established in 2022 under former President Joe Biden, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team was tasked with addressing the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Automakers aren't tasked with just selling vehicles on dealer lots today.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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