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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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
One of the factors that gave Jarvis an edge was how much the coaches liked and trusted his game at the 4 Nations, according to league sources, plus his high pace of play.
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Chris Johnston, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
This is a far cry from the Alan Greenspan era, when members of both parties largely trusted the institution.
—Annelise Riles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
His closest and most trusted advisor.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
Anybody with a name like Rizo, you can't be trusted.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Trump has always trusted his gut, and his unorthodox political instincts led to one of the most unlikely victories in American politics in 2016 and then, eight years later, its most improbable comeback.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
In my classroom, the difference between progress and failure often comes down to whether someone trusted can rock a baby during the first period.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
But they are both trusted former Harbaugh Baltimore assistants with experience knowing what the head coach expects from that side of the ball.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
The Princess of Wales sported an elegant blue tartan coat during her trip to Scotland, as did trusted aide Natalie Barrows.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 Jan. 2026
Chris Johnston, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
This is a far cry from the Alan Greenspan era, when members of both parties largely trusted the institution.
—Annelise Riles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
His closest and most trusted advisor.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2026
Anybody with a name like Rizo, you can't be trusted.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Trump has always trusted his gut, and his unorthodox political instincts led to one of the most unlikely victories in American politics in 2016 and then, eight years later, its most improbable comeback.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
In my classroom, the difference between progress and failure often comes down to whether someone trusted can rock a baby during the first period.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
But they are both trusted former Harbaugh Baltimore assistants with experience knowing what the head coach expects from that side of the ball.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
The Princess of Wales sported an elegant blue tartan coat during her trip to Scotland, as did trusted aide Natalie Barrows.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusted
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This is predicated on the bedrock principle that boards of directors are entrusted to oversee management of companies and are best equipped to decide how to balance company objectives, not single-purpose organizations who see everything through a narrow, black or white decision-making prism.—
Robert Profusek,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Zoe was touched that Hannah entrusted her with such precious pieces—especially something as personal as her mom’s wedding dress.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The singer then materialized and handed the boy one of his Grammys and told him always to believe in himself.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In one of the most vulnerable moments of Constance Bear’s life, a caseworker handed her a packet.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Priestesses once kept a sacred flame burning there day and night, believed to represent the life force of the city.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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In another universe, McCrae could have been played by Sigourney Weaver, but Disney's head of casting believed her unusual name could make life awkward for the film's marketing department.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Producer Josh Veltrie was tasked with listening to those audio feeds and highlighting air-worthy moments.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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As reported, Nicola Zotta was appointed president of eyewear and managing director of both companies, tasked with steering their integration and chart the next phase of growth.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Conrad wasn’t sure how football fans would react but said most people eagerly accepted a towel.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If your complaint is accepted by the authority, an investigator will determine whether any laws, policies or procedures were broken by officers.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Alekseyev has been transferred to a city hospital, the Investigative Committee statement said.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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He was held in the Jay County Jail before being transferred to another facility on a federal warrant.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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The protesters took a violent turn at several points during that week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In total, the design process took three years to complete with collaboration from several researchers and engineers.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Feb. 2026
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The trust accumulated over those projects was what gave both Netflix and Honnold the confidence to mount a spectacle as daring as a rope-less skyscraper climb captured on live TV.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The façade was pure marketing, with Schubert and Mozart gazing down on an arched display window that gave views into the rotunda.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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