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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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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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as in to believe
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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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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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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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
Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Clients and investors trust the company for its products or services, not for any single individual.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Building trust early, navigating company culture with care and emphasizing adaptability can also help external candidates stand out as the strategic choice.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The show follows a young Japanese girl named Cio-Cio-San, known as Madama Butterfly, who is faced with the aftermath of trusting and marrying an American naval officer, the reckless pleasure-seeking B.F. Pinkerton.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Clients and investors trust the company for its products or services, not for any single individual.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Election Day was a chance for officials statewide to regain trust.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Building trust early, navigating company culture with care and emphasizing adaptability can also help external candidates stand out as the strategic choice.
—Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trust
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Paramount’s decision to entrust Scott clearly speaks to his past performances, particularly internationally.Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Vice President Kamala Harris has pointed to the legislation on the campaign trail as proof that Democrats should be entrusted with the U.S. economy.Stephen Groves, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The estate hands the vast bulk of its profits over to the UK government each year.Anna Cooban, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The junior officer took off his coat and shoes and handed his weapon to a colleague.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, Flick doesn't believe that there is an overdependence on the prodigy, with Barca only losing in the league this season when he hasn't been involved or started - away at Osasuna in September and again on the road Real Sociedad last time out.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Where the note came from, its two-page length and the specific amount of money demanded (which police later learned was almost the same amount as John's previous Christmas bonus) led some investigators to believe that it had been staged.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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This provides some confidence for utilities to outline their undergrounding plans and rate hike proposals to invite feedback from customers and stakeholders.Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The poll, which is part of a series of surveys conducted by Gallup, found that respondents' faith in joining the alliance had fallen, along with Ukrainians' confidence in U.S. leadership as an ally and military backer and their likelihood of joining the European Union any time soon.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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To name just one example: After an opening act filled with lurid cartel violence, Emilia Pérez gives us a comic number about gender-reassignment surgery.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Later this year, the cartel announced a further extension through November.Zack Budryk, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nelson remained in custody Wednesday at the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center with no bond set.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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After a Tuesday appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court, he was ordered to remain in custody and now faces extradition.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Specifically, the task force recommends lawmakers introduce bills that achieve these ends: Some kind of property tax credit for seniors over 65.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company is focused on consumer loans and has a penchant for innovation in credit assessment techniques.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Based in Toronto, she is tasked with overseeing Lark’s international development and co-production strategy, reporting to President Erin Haskett and VP Scripted Series, Nicole Mendes.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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As part of its tie-up with the exhibition, Istituto Marangoni tasked its students with developing creative projects honoring Moschino’s legacy.Martino Carrera, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trust. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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