1
as in entrusted
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 handed
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 believed
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of trusted
Success will depend less on constructing facilities than on securing long-term buyers, trusted regulators, technology transfer, and patient capital that can sustain long-term production.
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Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
This ensures personalization is consistent, equitable and trusted across generations.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But can administration be trusted?
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Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Now, the veteran forwards and trusted teammates form the foundation of a national championship contender.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Women are fully capable of making difficult decisions, but meaningful choice requires trusted, vetted information.
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Michelle Sie Whitten,
STAT,
25 June 2026
Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
This ensures personalization is consistent, equitable and trusted across generations.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
But can administration be trusted?
—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Now, the veteran forwards and trusted teammates form the foundation of a national championship contender.
—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
For simple, real-world ways to spot scams early and stay protected, visit trusted by millions who watch CyberGuy on TV daily.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Women are fully capable of making difficult decisions, but meaningful choice requires trusted, vetted information.
—
Michelle Sie Whitten,
STAT,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusted
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This rare, Fancy Deep Blue gem is the largest ever discovered in Botswana, a national treasure entrusted by the government to the French jewelry house.
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What made Tuchel into this dominant figure — one ultimately entrusted by the FA to help it to add that second world champions’ star to England players’ shirts — was his record in cups.
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Channel 4 has unveiled its commissioning structure for the post-Ian Katz era, with Louisa Compton and Kiran Nataraja handed big promotions.
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Williams says the man was the sole occupant of the residence and is believed to have been in the home illegally.
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Even those believed to be on the guest list appear to know very little.
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Will the inexperienced Rayan continue on the right and be tasked with dropping in?
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State law tasked the City Council with appointing a replacement to finish out Lyles’ term ending in December 2027.
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His request for a release from the club was denied, and he was instead transferred to a different club in the same city.
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Records seized during a May 1 search warrant showed that at least 918 dogs were transferred or surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026.
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On Friday, Pope Leo formally accepted the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center, a non-partisan non-profit located across from Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
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Reuters Calling on America to recommit itself to its founding principles of unity and peace at home and abroad, Pope Leo XIV accepted the Liberty Medal on Friday during a ceremony at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
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Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
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Miami Fire Rescue paramedics took the man, thought to be in his early 30s, to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fallat said.
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In early June, Johnson met with workers who support the ILA and took a photo with them.
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“Trusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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