confide in

verb

confided in; confiding in; confides in
: to tell personal and private things to (someone)
She often confides in me.
He had no one to confide in.

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Research also shows that people confide in a friendly character more than a plain tool, sharing moods, routines, relationships and preferences. — Ankolika De, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026 That information, along with information shared by others who Stacy had confided in, prompted authorities to reexamine Savio's death. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 During questioning, Barnes told investigators that Caitlin had confided in him about Carpenter’s death, according to Tippah News. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026 Morales recalled overhearing Ramirez on the phone in January confiding in someone about her troubled relationship. — Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confide in

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“Confide in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confide%20in. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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