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as in trustful
having or showing trust in another
Delia couldn't look into her dog's trusting eyes as she drove him to the vet for his vaccinations
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as in naive
readily taken advantage of
a corrupt stockbroker who preyed upon trusting customers
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as in entrusting
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
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as in handing
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 believing
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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Recent Examples of trusting
Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Canoy’s mother said her son was a very trusting and loyal person, and the defendants took advantage of that.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Because some people choose not to come to the Compass Station, Shoreline Community Services also provides a volunteer outreach program that sends community members into different areas to connect with others and build trusting relationships.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Its paranoid worldview, where everything is a bug, and systems are always broken—hallucinations—are now frequently taken as true by the other models, who can be too trusting.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Among Boomers, only 6% felt more trusting, while 49% said their views hadn't changed at all.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Well, one of the seven rules is to get trust, give trust, and so Wikipedia has always been very trusting.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Icardi describes her former boss as kind, professional and trusting.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Cats are far less trusting than dogs and rarely fall for the pill-in-the-treat ploy.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In other words, the Redmond giant’s researchers had every incentive to find something positive about AI in the workplace, but instead found that blindly trusting LLMs to handle internal documents will almost certainly result in everything from errors to data deletion.
—Krystle Vermes, Futurism, 14 May 2026
Turner’s approach, going on record with the most credible outlet available and trusting the truth to do its work, is grounded in the same organizational clarity that serves leaders well long before any crisis arrives.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
John’s working relationship with Steve began as trusting and close.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
That was a product of going to a zero-torque putter, and trusting his first read.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Today, consumers are not trusting [of] big brands.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Older adults are often targeted because they are perceived as trusting, polite and less likely to report fraud out of embarrassment or confusion.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Thomas says her family had nearly settled on a different house before walking away, trusting that something better would come at the right time.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Adjective
Gallup reported in 2025 that trust in mass media had dropped to 28%, with Democrats remaining far more trusting than Republicans.
—Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Canoy’s mother said her son was a very trusting and loyal person, and the defendants took advantage of that.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Because some people choose not to come to the Compass Station, Shoreline Community Services also provides a volunteer outreach program that sends community members into different areas to connect with others and build trusting relationships.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Its paranoid worldview, where everything is a bug, and systems are always broken—hallucinations—are now frequently taken as true by the other models, who can be too trusting.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Among Boomers, only 6% felt more trusting, while 49% said their views hadn't changed at all.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Well, one of the seven rules is to get trust, give trust, and so Wikipedia has always been very trusting.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Nov. 2025
Icardi describes her former boss as kind, professional and trusting.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Cats are far less trusting than dogs and rarely fall for the pill-in-the-treat ploy.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Building a system worth trusting is the new leadership legacy.
—Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In other words, the Redmond giant’s researchers had every incentive to find something positive about AI in the workplace, but instead found that blindly trusting LLMs to handle internal documents will almost certainly result in everything from errors to data deletion.
—Krystle Vermes, Futurism, 14 May 2026
Turner’s approach, going on record with the most credible outlet available and trusting the truth to do its work, is grounded in the same organizational clarity that serves leaders well long before any crisis arrives.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
John’s working relationship with Steve began as trusting and close.
—Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
That was a product of going to a zero-torque putter, and trusting his first read.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Today, consumers are not trusting [of] big brands.
—Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Older adults are often targeted because they are perceived as trusting, polite and less likely to report fraud out of embarrassment or confusion.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Thomas says her family had nearly settled on a different house before walking away, trusting that something better would come at the right time.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusting
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And find a way for your agent or a trustful intermediary to tell the Heat, too.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Creating lasting, trustful relationships with clients takes patience, persistence, and a commitment to your values.—
Medhat Zaki,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
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Not because older Americans are more naive.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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When it was first released in December 1980, it was seen as too weird for kids and too naive for adults, but it has since been reconsidered as a unique snapshot of intersecting talents — a strange, wonderful, one-of-a-kind movie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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What to read next NASA also wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to fully demonstrate successful uncrewed touchdowns on the moon, and liftoffs back to lunar orbit, before entrusting the lives of astronauts aboard the landers.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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But whether the club starts entrusting him with more difficult situations or keeps using him in lower-leverage spots, Samaniego said he’ll be prepared no matter what.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Netflix has done this before, handing the series its third season around this time last year before Season 2 arrived on the streamer in August 2025.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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High up on the curving walls to either side were large murals painted in the 1930s by the artist Barry Faulkner portraying Thomas Jefferson handing the Declaration to John Hancock and the ratification of the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Relatives said that Torres has not answered calls and texts, believing that his family would discourage him from making the Miami trip, the outlet reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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But these jobs are also among the most susceptible to AI displacement.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Other recommendations from the NFL include a request for the CFTC to create a unique certification process for contracts that are related to an individual player's performance or susceptible to manipulation.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Last year, New Jersey passed a law allowing digital driver's licenses and tasking the state's Motor Vehicle Commission with developing and implementing them.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such challenges come as domestic streaming subscriber growth has stalled in recent quarters, tasking Disney with the need to retain customers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Body oils, dead skin, dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits, hard water stains, and mold can stick to the walls, door, grout, and floor, leaving a grimy film.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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“Trusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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