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
The Panthers should have trusted their top playmaker with another carry after Hubbard had a strong first half against the Jaguars’ front seven.
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Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Its culinary excellence extends beyond the restaurants, offering trusted catering for weddings, social events and corporate occasions.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The National Assembly no longer trusted him.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
They were beloved and trusted, known to be hardworking, community-oriented, and generous with their time and money.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Drinkwitz trusted Pribula, who found freshman receiver Donovan Olugbo for 14 yards.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Lewis is a central figure and trusted by KSE.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, nobody should be trusted.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Representatives from Google and Mozilla said in emails that their Chrome and Firefox browsers have never trusted the certificates, and there was no need for users to take any action.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Its culinary excellence extends beyond the restaurants, offering trusted catering for weddings, social events and corporate occasions.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The National Assembly no longer trusted him.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
They were beloved and trusted, known to be hardworking, community-oriented, and generous with their time and money.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Drinkwitz trusted Pribula, who found freshman receiver Donovan Olugbo for 14 yards.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Lewis is a central figure and trusted by KSE.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, nobody should be trusted.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Representatives from Google and Mozilla said in emails that their Chrome and Firefox browsers have never trusted the certificates, and there was no need for users to take any action.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusted
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The store was owned by Bonnie Henley until 2022, when it was entrusted to Stephen and Katie Hardister.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Porro has been entrusted with propelling the world’s biggest high-end design trade show into the modern age during a challenging period, and exporting the fair to new global markets like Saudi Arabia.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli handed his resignation on Tuesday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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You're handed a pamphlet and sent on your way.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exact cause is also unknown, but it is believed to be related to inflammation in the facial nerve, potentially due to viral infections.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The cause of the fire is believed to be of natural origin.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet many Arabs, and not a few of the British military authorities tasked with its implementation, opposed the declaration.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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What To Know A former member of Seven & I Holdings board of directors, Dacus took on the leadership role just three months ago, tasked with replicating some of the success that 7-Eleven stores have had in Japan.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Novak walked the red carpet and accepted the honor onstage in a dramatic white gown with a silvery overlay.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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That way, when you are accepted, you are accepted voluntarily, because people appreciate you and respect you and want you, not because you have been shoved down their throats.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coleman was recruited to Arizona by Fisch and transferred to Washington when the coach was hired in Seattle.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both he and Puka — who started his collegiate career at the University of Washington — transferred to BYU in 2021 after their grandmother, Fa’atamali’i Saole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Coming in second overall was The Traitors, the reality competition series on Peacock, which took home four awards, including Alan Cumming for Best Reality Host.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two key points in the case were that board members who personally opposed the books took the action against the input of an advisory committee, and that the board members' action was based on speculative, not actual, fears of disruption.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When learning is democratized, not delegated, curiosity spreads.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes, including tariffs, though over time lawmakers have delegated significant trade authority to the president.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Trusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusted. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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