as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
the local SPCA was looking for homes for a number of exotic animals confided to its care
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Recent Examples of confide
Celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech has confided her fandom to Vogue.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
While there, Harper overhears crucial news in the bathroom, where Sweet Pea is confiding to Yasmin that her web of new grad connections throughout the bank has led her to believe that Pierpoint has taken an outsized bet on ESG funds.
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2024
Earlier in 2024, a teenager in Florida was an avid user of roleplaying chatbots and confided thoughts of self-harm to the AI before his suicide, according to reporting from The New York Times.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
That bill, among other things, includes a provision that requires school personnel to notify parents if a student confides to be gay or has gender identity concerns.
—J.d. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
While there, Harper overhears crucial news in the bathroom, where Sweet Pea is confiding to Yasmin that her web of new grad connections throughout the bank has led her to believe that Pierpoint has taken an outsized bet on ESG funds.
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2024
Earlier in 2024, a teenager in Florida was an avid user of roleplaying chatbots and confided thoughts of self-harm to the AI before his suicide, according to reporting from The New York Times.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
That bill, among other things, includes a provision that requires school personnel to notify parents if a student confides to be gay or has gender identity concerns.
—J.d. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confide
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In late January, FEMA provided that, handing her the keys to a temporary trailer at a quiet mobile home park in Black Mountain.—
Ames Alexander (INACTIVE0,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Tigers recorded 39 shots compared with just 10 for the Lancers, as Towson handed Longwood (0-7) its biggest loss of the season.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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While there’s no official answer to what happened to Bailee, Summer House fans don’t blame her for leaving the show, with many viewers accusing the cast of favoring new cast mate Lexi over Bailee in the Season 9 premiere.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the tornado claimed the lives of 158 people and left over 1,000 injured.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The deportees were then transferred to the Center for Terrorism Confinement, known as Cecot, the largest prison in the Americas.—
Merlin Delcid,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Schreiner also spoke out against states and colleges that were not offering the trans athlete a full scholarship when Schreiner wanted to transfer in December.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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While talking to People, Gad said his early doubts had nothing to do with not trusting his daughters — and everything to do with not trusting everyone else on the internet.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Icahn is not a micro-manager and trusts his people and management to execute effectively.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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He had been entrusted with enormous responsibility by icons who had been particularly selective about their legacy.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2025
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Patients present with a constellation of symptoms, and the doctor is entrusted with bringing clarity to this nebulousness.—
Shreyas Teegala,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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This is a prime reason for setting a theme, or even delegating tasks instead of dishes to limit the amount of food brought.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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Other laws delegate authority to an agency because technology evolves, and agencies employ experts who can monitor that technology and update federal policy accordingly.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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To manage osteoporosis, a doctor may recommend: Practicing weight-bearing exercises and strength training.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Also, as is a perk with most tiny homes, the structure can be relocated if needed, although the brand does recommend seeking professional help for transport and reinstallation.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Confide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confide. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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