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as in tasks
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
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as in hands
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 believes
to regard as right or true
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
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as in cartels
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 care
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 credits
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 Synonyms for trusts
Verb
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Loans could be preferable but Van Nistelrooy believes there is also a budget to use.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Jung-jae believes that, even though it wasn't shown onscreen, the VIPs were likely gambling more on whether Gi-hun and Jung-bae would make it out alive.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Dimon cited cyber criminals and drug cartels who prefer using digital currencies as forms of payment from their victims because there are no regulatory safeguards for customers.—
Christopher White,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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This fact means the CCP could irreparably impair the cartels’ ability to produce fentanyl and thus largely prevent the drug’s distribution.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Kiehl’s skin care, Danish fashion brand Rains, Moleskine for writing instruments and accessories, and Malin + Goetz skin care are already operating stores in Runway 32.—
David Moin,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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For residents in cities like Pembroke Pines, Deerfield Beach or Boca Raton, the burst of development brings emergency care closer to home.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sperm is a hot commodity, with low stock levels post-pandemic and a screening process that accepts only about 4 percent of donors.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Claire leaves, and John orders Beauchamp to cut the crap.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
28 Dec. 2024
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The story begins with the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) landing in Taiwan after a presidential election, where a political power vacuum leaves Taiwanese society vulnerable.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
28 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Chappell then gives the tiny girl quick chest compressions.—
Hilary Shenfeld,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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His book, Phenomenal Phone Calls, gives readers his gritty guide to closing big money deals over the phone.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Matt Conlin, Fluent’s CCO & Founder, drives sales, marketing, and partnerships.—
Matthew Conlin,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This ranged from partnerships with Pininfarina, which designed cars for Ferrari, to the Atlantic Challenger, a powerboat that made a 1988 Atlantic crossing without refueling.—
Robb Report Staff,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Based on a recent week’s test, the AWD Sport Touring Hybrid delivers all the goods the CRV is known for.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Trusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusts. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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