confide in
phrasal 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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Throughout the season, tension mounted as Taylor confided in castmates about her fear and emotional instability.
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Sarah Jones, People.com, 13 June 2025
Louise eventually confided in a friend, whose mother then made an anonymous report to police.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 May 2025
By confiding in a peer who has faced similar situations, the CFO can rehearse the dialogue and build confidence.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
After confiding in Bruce, Fletcher ended the campaign with 11 goals and eight assists in his 41 league appearances.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Sarah Jones, People.com, 13 June 2025
Louise eventually confided in a friend, whose mother then made an anonymous report to police.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 May 2025
By confiding in a peer who has faced similar situations, the CFO can rehearse the dialogue and build confidence.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
After confiding in Bruce, Fletcher ended the campaign with 11 goals and eight assists in his 41 league appearances.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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“Confide in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confide%20in. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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