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1
as in trusted
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we entrusted our financial adviser with the investment of all of our savings
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as in left
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
we entrusted our pets to the care of our neighbor while we went on vacation
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Recent Examples of entrusted
To take one subset, a number of people entrusted to teach young people have been caught celebrating the killing.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
This vile, heartless remark is completely unacceptable—especially from someone entrusted with our children.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Deeper questions were asked about Western creatives being entrusted with a historical story about the Middle East, while buyers raised concerns about the movie’s optics after the October 7 attack on Israel.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The store was owned by Bonnie Henley until 2022, when it was entrusted to Stephen and Katie Hardister.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Porro has been entrusted with propelling the world’s biggest high-end design trade show into the modern age during a challenging period, and exporting the fair to new global markets like Saudi Arabia.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Gazing at the lavish Italian-style gardens and intricate topiaries of the pope’s vast summer estate just outside of Rome, a local priest who immigrated to Waukegan from Mexico as a child marveled that he’s been entrusted with their care.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The American people must be able to have full confidence in the honesty of the members entrusted with setting policy and overseeing the Federal Reserve.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Now, Condé’s editorial boss, Anna Wintour, has entrusted the magazine to a 37-year-old confidante and family friend with charisma, youth, and far less editorial experience than his recent predecessors.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
This vile, heartless remark is completely unacceptable—especially from someone entrusted with our children.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Deeper questions were asked about Western creatives being entrusted with a historical story about the Middle East, while buyers raised concerns about the movie’s optics after the October 7 attack on Israel.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
The store was owned by Bonnie Henley until 2022, when it was entrusted to Stephen and Katie Hardister.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Porro has been entrusted with propelling the world’s biggest high-end design trade show into the modern age during a challenging period, and exporting the fair to new global markets like Saudi Arabia.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Gazing at the lavish Italian-style gardens and intricate topiaries of the pope’s vast summer estate just outside of Rome, a local priest who immigrated to Waukegan from Mexico as a child marveled that he’s been entrusted with their care.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The American people must be able to have full confidence in the honesty of the members entrusted with setting policy and overseeing the Federal Reserve.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Now, Condé’s editorial boss, Anna Wintour, has entrusted the magazine to a 37-year-old confidante and family friend with charisma, youth, and far less editorial experience than his recent predecessors.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrusted
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Already, the platform is trusted by dozens of leading deal teams across private credit, private equity, and commercial banking, battle-tested on thousands of middle market data rooms.—
Don Muir,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers should have trusted their top playmaker with another carry after Hubbard had a strong first half against the Jaguars’ front seven.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet many Arabs, and not a few of the British military authorities tasked with its implementation, opposed the declaration.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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What To Know A former member of Seven & I Holdings board of directors, Dacus took on the leadership role just three months ago, tasked with replicating some of the success that 7-Eleven stores have had in Japan.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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After launch, the team transferred control of the Switchblade from a user in the MQ-9A’s ground control station to a user on the ground nearer the operational area.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Enter Ned Sampson, an ebullient, well-meaning, and overly earnest Softees salesman extraordinaire who’s transferred from Chicago to Toledo to run TTT.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the state attorney general charged 20 state felonies against eight people alleged to have engaged in planning and training for an attack on the statehouse and a plan to kidnap lawmakers, including Whitmer.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Brown was charged with misdemeanor misusing 911 — a charge one expert said is typically brought against prank callers, not those in a mental crisis.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, another jailhouse informant, David Vogel, later gave a recorded interview to a DA investigator, also saying Neary admitted to stabbing the victim, corroborating Lunsford’s original statement.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Throughout his unfortunately short life, Charlie committed himself unreservedly to reasoned debate, rational discourse, and the polite exchange of opinion.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kirk’s unsettling public tragedy took place when the conservative activist had just answered a question from an audience member at Utah Valley University about mass shootings committed by transgender people.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Constant notifications, nonstop news cycles, and decisions that should have been delegated all accumulate as mental debt.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Howard is delegated the function of sending her home.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In May 2025, Kraft Heinz announced a strategic review aimed at unlocking shareholder value, and Berkshire Hathaway relinquished its board seats, signaling potential structural changes.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shortly after Rose took the helm at the pageant, both Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava relinquished their titles.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Entrusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrusted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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