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also intrust
1
as in to task
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we entrusted our financial adviser with the investment of all of our savings
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2
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
we entrusted our pets to the care of our neighbor while we went on vacation
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Recent Examples of entrust
Could Joe Flacco, Jameis Winston, Zach Wilson or someone else emerge as the signal-caller the organization entrusts to run the offense if Tagovailoa gets hurt next season?
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Patients present with a constellation of symptoms, and the doctor is entrusted with bringing clarity to this nebulousness.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
He had been entrusted with enormous responsibility by icons who had been particularly selective about their legacy.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2025
Will fewer compliance checkpoints increase the risk of data breaches, particularly when sensitive government data is involved?
Can national security truly be entrusted to private, for-profit companies whose primary objective is profitability rather than public service?
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Patients present with a constellation of symptoms, and the doctor is entrusted with bringing clarity to this nebulousness.
—Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
He had been entrusted with enormous responsibility by icons who had been particularly selective about their legacy.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2025
Will fewer compliance checkpoints increase the risk of data breaches, particularly when sensitive government data is involved?
Can national security truly be entrusted to private, for-profit companies whose primary objective is profitability rather than public service?
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrust
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At the same time, they’re tasked with steering their institutions through complex technological transitions, addressing internal inefficiencies and identifying which emerging tools will deliver real impact in the near term.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But in new role, she will be tasked with continuing to grow MSNBC’s presence on social and digital video platforms, and expanding its burgeoning podcast business, in addition to overseeing longform.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The department did not say how much money is left of the total $189 billion approved.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The retailer trusts Hémar with its trickiest tasks: managing the rare products that are hazardous, heavy, bulky or non-sortable, ones that generally can’t be automated and sometimes must be moved by forklift.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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But outside of that, she’s always relied on Billy, and she’s always trusted Billy.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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On March 28, the agency notified its remaining employees that they would be terminated either on July 1, when all remaining USAID functions are set to be merged with State, or before Sept. 2, when the agency’s operations will have been substantially wound down or transferred to State.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2025
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Trusting her advice, the man agreed to a partial payment and transferred $200 through Zelle, the report said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Image ‘Eric LaRue’ Directed by Michael Shannon, this searing drama centers on Janice (Judy Greer), who struggles to cope after her son commits a school shooting.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even though the amount the city committed is less than half of the $55.7 million needed for repairs, the club expects to be ready to return to Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 campaign.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hamas does not tolerate dissent and will not relinquish power easily.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Israel says the war won’t end until Hamas relinquishes power and releases the remaining 59 hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked southern Israel from Gaza.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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As a rule of thumb, auditors recommend two years of preparation time before a reporting deadline hits.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Roach recommends using a dense synthetic angled brush to reach areas like the forehead and jaw.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Entrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrust. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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