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
For decades, our textile and garment industry has been trusted by international brands as the bridge between East and West, translating global consumer expectations into practical manufacturing solutions across Asia.
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Sunny Tan, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Both Xhekaj and Struble know their respective paths to a consistent spot in the lineup come with showing an ability to be trusted on the penalty kill, and that trust simply isn’t there.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Sales may rise and fall, but a brand’s true health lies in how it’s perceived, remembered and trusted.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
When people believe that no one — not neighbors, not government — can be trusted, civic life decays.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
What figures such as Tate, Caz, Maalouf, and others are doing is exploiting civil instability and installing themselves as truth-tellers in a society where experts can’t be trusted.
—T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
The subtext was whether I could be trusted.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Off-screen, Robbie had trusted Shelley Driscoll (Mickey Sumner) to sell the drugs and give the money to Maeve and his kids.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The coaches trusted Mapu to help slow what had been a Dolphins onslaught of short passes targeting their linebackers in space.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Sunny Tan, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Both Xhekaj and Struble know their respective paths to a consistent spot in the lineup come with showing an ability to be trusted on the penalty kill, and that trust simply isn’t there.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Sales may rise and fall, but a brand’s true health lies in how it’s perceived, remembered and trusted.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
When people believe that no one — not neighbors, not government — can be trusted, civic life decays.
—Ugo Troiano, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025
What figures such as Tate, Caz, Maalouf, and others are doing is exploiting civil instability and installing themselves as truth-tellers in a society where experts can’t be trusted.
—T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
The subtext was whether I could be trusted.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Off-screen, Robbie had trusted Shelley Driscoll (Mickey Sumner) to sell the drugs and give the money to Maeve and his kids.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The coaches trusted Mapu to help slow what had been a Dolphins onslaught of short passes targeting their linebackers in space.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusted
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Quentin, a film historian, was all over the history of his hometown and eager to learn the plans the present incumbent entrusted with running Columbia Pictures had for his movie.—
Jay Glennie,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Forest Hills has been extremely efficient with the money with which the community has entrusted the district.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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As a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, its Appalachian hospitality shines through, starting with a walking stick handed to every guest upon arrival.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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He was handed a 3×5 index card with the tipster’s name and phone number.—
Joshua Goodman,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Schuster said the Fujian is more likely a stepping stone, and China’s next carrier, the Type 004, on which early construction is believed to have begun, will incorporate lessons learned from it.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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De Silva, police noted, was an innocent bystander who was not involved in the quarrel and was not believed to have been the target.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Yesavage will be tasked with holding down a Dodgers lineup that is littered with All-Stars and MVP winners.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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County commissioners are tasked with setting county and city policies and ordinances and making budget and zoning decisions, among other responsibilities.—
Sofi Zeman
October 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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She had been approached before Leachman accepted the role but had turned it down.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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After trying to negotiate the equity stake down to 12%, Nazareth accepted the three Sharks’ offer.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bachmeier went through spring ball at Stanford, but transferred to BYU, along with his brother Tiger, after the firing of Cardinal coach Troy Taylor.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The improvements in that technology transferred to the health industry, enabling smaller, less expensive infrared devices for a number of medical applications such as handheld ear thermometers used at home and sophisticated instruments used to detect cancers.—
Michele Raphael,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The day of her death Milwaukee police would be called three more times before Zettel took her last breath.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Conservative activist Laura Loomer on Sunday took credit for Hamdi’s arrest.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Running back Ahmad Hardy was uncharacteristically limited to 12 carries, while Jamal Roberts was delegated to just five.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Manufacturers are typically delegated permission to perform some functions on behalf of the FAA, such as issuing airworthiness and production certifications, but Boeing lost that delegation for the two models.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Trusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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