1
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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1
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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2
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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3
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
Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
This kind of behavior damages trust and creates unnecessary conflict.
—Britt Frank, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Footwear News, 10 July 2025
According to court documents, Murray allegedly used his position within his church to gain the trust of his victims and their families from 2008 through 2024.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
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Verb
While the audience knows Sophie is responsible for Kyle's death, the characters will be left scrambling to uncover the truth and who to trust.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
This kind of behavior damages trust and creates unnecessary conflict.
—Britt Frank, CNBC, 22 July 2025
Noun
Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.
—Footwear News, 10 July 2025
According to court documents, Murray allegedly used his position within his church to gain the trust of his victims and their families from 2008 through 2024.
—Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
Verb
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Floridians have a right to know their leaders aren’t selling the power entrusted in them to the highest bidder.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp nestled in the Hill Country, lost dozens of its campers in the surge, along with staff members who died trying to save the girls entrusted to their care.—
Theresa Payton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Earlier that month, Dobie students, teachers and families learned the district is considering closing their 51-year-old campus or handing it over to a charter operator in the fall as a preemptive measure to stave off severe state sanctions.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Oswego County locals say the sheriff’s patrol is stopping Latino drivers for minor or unprovable violations, then handing them over to Border Patrol.—
Mina Aguilar,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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But other Fountain Square residents and business owners believe the city waited far too long to close the Leonard Street camp, after months of complaints about human and animal waste, public intoxication and trespassing near a prime commercial district.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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Some of Widmer's supporters believe Sarah might have had a genetic disorder, such as Long QT Syndrome type 7, a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The University Academic Senate narrowly voted no confidence in Marquette leaders, including Ah Yun, a few days after he was named president.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Tracey Harvey, inspired by Kelly’s confidence, climbed a wall in Hyde Park to get a better view of the stage.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Like other cybercrime cartels, DragonForce locks down a system so the company can’t do payroll or work its registers, then demands ransom, typically in bitcoin, to unlock the files.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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She was asked about the documents on Tuesday during a press conference about the Trump administration's efforts to combat drug cartels.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Willis was taken into custody at the Hempstead County jail around 12:55 p.m., and his bond was set at $25,000.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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He was taken into custody without incident and charged with two counts of capital murder.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The tax break, which provides a $7,500 for new EVs and a $4,000 credit for used EVs, is credited with helping make electric vehicles more affordable for many buyers.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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The credits — worth up to $7,500 and $4,000 for purchases of new and used EVs, respectively — will disappear after Sept. 30.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The Office of Special Counsel is tasked with protecting federal whistleblowers and pursuing violations of the Hatch Act, which prevents appointees from using their office for political purposes.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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