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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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
His elite pass protection and calm feet mean he can be trusted immediately to keep the quarterback clean on passing downs, while also providing a high-effort presence on special teams.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Media influencers have no influence outside of the fake news media, whose polls can’t be trusted.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The victims trusted Gavin for help with running errands and repairs, the district attorney's office said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Change-of-pace vet Jaleel McLaughlin was the Broncos’ most productive per-touch back — but has never been trusted for third-down work in his three seasons in Denver.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
But Sturm has trusted them all year.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Breaking bad Retail, hospitality and medical companies trusted cyber expert Angelo Martino to negotiate with hackers who were trying to extort them.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
If this woman is telling you about her own, as well as the preferences of her other friends, she can’t be trusted not to share your information.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Artnet’s depth of market intelligence and trusted reporting is unparalleled, as is Artsy’s scale of art discovery and commerce.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Media influencers have no influence outside of the fake news media, whose polls can’t be trusted.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The victims trusted Gavin for help with running errands and repairs, the district attorney's office said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Change-of-pace vet Jaleel McLaughlin was the Broncos’ most productive per-touch back — but has never been trusted for third-down work in his three seasons in Denver.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
But Sturm has trusted them all year.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Breaking bad Retail, hospitality and medical companies trusted cyber expert Angelo Martino to negotiate with hackers who were trying to extort them.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
If this woman is telling you about her own, as well as the preferences of her other friends, she can’t be trusted not to share your information.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Artnet’s depth of market intelligence and trusted reporting is unparalleled, as is Artsy’s scale of art discovery and commerce.
—News Desk, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusted
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That is not too much to ask of students, our teachers, or the institutions entrusted with launching us into our careers as physicians, researchers, and healers.—
Uzma Rentia,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last year, the White House entrusted Driscoll with a second role—directing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives—much like how Rubio carries the titles of secretary of state and national security adviser.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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China’s metals industry began this year with its biggest profits in at least a decade as soaring prices for aluminum and copper handed the sector a major boost.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Then the case counsellor handed me the check for eight hundred dollars.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Sixers’ Nick Nurse is widely believed to be under pressure too, meaning Sunday’s loss to Boston, which put them in a 3-1 hole, qualifies as a step in the wrong direction.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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He is believed to have acted alone and is set to face criminal charges on Monday.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Under Florida’s Constitution, my colleagues and I in the Legislature are tasked with drawing congressional districts, but once again lawmakers appear to be waiting for direction from the executive branch before acting.—
Dan Daley,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The annual dinner usually includes a monologue by a comedian tasked with roasting the President and attendees.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
27 Apr. 2026
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The lieutenant who handled his Skelly conference wrote that Webster accepted full responsibility for his actions and apologized.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, the city of Aurora accepted a grant from the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity on behalf of Mutual Ground to make needed renovations.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The midcentury abode was transferred to custodians of the McCann Trust that holds the property in 2022 and, after hitting the market April 10 for nearly $3 million, a contingent offer for its sale has already been accepted.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grace the catcher and conference player of the year, transferred to Arizona, Hope, a pitcher, moved onto Ole Miss in the portal.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Chaminade took an 11-10 lead in the top of the ninth on an RBI single by Siena Greenlinger.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, Carr posted a riposte to a commenter on X who took aim at the FCC chief.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Struijk’s error was punished, but nobody in white gave a good account of themselves during an opening period in which Daniel Farke admitted there was nervousness in his line-up.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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White told reporters at his Halas Hall introduction that his on-field tenacity comes from rivalries with his brothers and dad that stoked his fire and gave him a cutthroat edge.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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