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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
In 1963, the Kauffman family entrusted the property to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy so that it could be enjoyed by all members of the public.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
Aside from that, Sheppard has been entrusted with the keys to Houston’s offense.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The same stitch is still used to create a Birkin bag, which takes between 18 and 24 hours to make, and is sewn entirely by hand by a single artisan who has undergone years of training before being entrusted with the job.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
As in the book, Bobo’s take on things is blunt and chipper and usually wrong; we’re entrusted to read between the lines.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2025
Aside from that, Sheppard has been entrusted with the keys to Houston’s offense.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 12 July 2025
The same stitch is still used to create a Birkin bag, which takes between 18 and 24 hours to make, and is sewn entirely by hand by a single artisan who has undergone years of training before being entrusted with the job.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
As in the book, Bobo’s take on things is blunt and chipper and usually wrong; we’re entrusted to read between the lines.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrust
Verb
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More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The Office of Special Counsel is tasked with protecting federal whistleblowers and pursuing violations of the Hatch Act, which prevents appointees from using their office for political purposes.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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The public version of her backstory is one of personal loss: widowed and left financially devastated by her husband’s gambling, she’s forced to raise her grandson after the death of her daughter in a car accident.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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While Drake has continued with subtle jabs in his music, Pusha appears content with leaving their rivalry in the past.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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According to Tyler, Pete Rose had at one point told him that he and Pete Rose II were named sole beneficiaries of a will or trust.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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Thomas Noh is the CMO at Atomic Enrollment, a leading digital growth firm trusted by hundreds of tech bootcamps and trade schools.—
Tom Noh,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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More than 1,800 files were transferred after Gong had already accepted a position with one of the company's competitors.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Griner was transferred to a Russian penal colony roughly 300 miles outside of Moscow after being sentenced to nine years in prison.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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The Miami native had committed to the Bulldogs just two and a half weeks earlier.—
Marc Weiszer,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Be unapologetically you, commit to a gameplan that makes sense for you (and execute it meticulously), and the rest will follow.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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This often dampens enthusiasm, and indeed, the stock relinquished some of its gains in after-hours trading.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The residence was purchased in the 1970s for just $900,000 by the late radio concert promoter and radio station magnate Ken Roberts, who wound up relinquishing it to the financial services firm New Stream Capital in 2010 to settle a $27.5 million legal claim.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Though the shooter pleaded guilty to murdering Gina – whom her father fondly remembers for her smile, her personality and her desire to help others – and 16 students and staff, the jury did not unanimously recommend the death penalty, resulting in a sentence of life without parole.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Though flats are not her favorite shoe silhouette, Dr. Hubbard highly recommends these Vionic ballet flats for their rare blend of style and support.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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“Entrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrust. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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