as in handed
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 confided
Aylesworth says her mother previously confided that Brian Hooker choked her.
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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Instead, Shawn stages his story as a panel of intimate testimonies, confided to us alone.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Whitlock reveals that to keep news of Husky out of the press, Ike called war correspondents together and confided plans for Husky.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The game warden who conducted my background check confided that the state is so hard up for hunte-ed instructors that hunting experience is no longer a requirement for teaching the class.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
The investigation began in July 2016, when a church member in whom Taylor confided reported the claims to officials at the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the lawsuit says.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
White once confided that just about everyone on the UFC roster wants to get the call for the event, and Buffer echoed those sentiments.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Instead, Shawn stages his story as a panel of intimate testimonies, confided to us alone.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Whitlock reveals that to keep news of Husky out of the press, Ike called war correspondents together and confided plans for Husky.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
The game warden who conducted my background check confided that the state is so hard up for hunte-ed instructors that hunting experience is no longer a requirement for teaching the class.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
The investigation began in July 2016, when a church member in whom Taylor confided reported the claims to officials at the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the lawsuit says.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
White once confided that just about everyone on the UFC roster wants to get the call for the event, and Buffer echoed those sentiments.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confided
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Jess Park Given Toone’s absence, Park will be disappointed not to be handed a start against Spain or Iceland, with Kendall and Blindkilde Brown handed opportunities to impress.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Falling giants The lopsided matchup on paper may have handed the Kings a historical bellwether.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That men like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are entrusted with businesses of tectonic influence can be difficult to understand, but their cults of personality have been able to survive scrutiny, perhaps because the money itself is too imposing a firewall for their own stupidity to penetrate.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
19 Apr. 2026
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For Terry, there’s a deep pride in the endowment that’s been entrusted to her care.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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That gave Spurs legs but not a lot of control.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks’ second unit coughed the ball up, Landry Shamet’s minutes got messy, and the slopiness Brown had spent the afternoon talking about gave the Hawks life.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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When Saban retired, Downs transferred to Ohio State, starting 30 games over two seasons and leading the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2024.—
Bill Jones,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, all but two players on the 2025-2026 team coached by Steve Lavin have transferred out.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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In December 2024, the board stripped Freidenrich’s investment duties and then, in February 2025, delegated control of the investment fund to the chief financial officer, Kimberly Engelby.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The complaint also alleged Baggs improperly delegated authority, failed to follow statutory requirements and engaged in a pattern of inappropriate workplace behavior.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Following the investigation, more than 50 sheriffs in Missouri and Kansas updated their restraint policies, and the National Institute for Jail Operations recommended the content for national training, signaling a push for reform in how restraint systems are managed in correctional facilities.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Per the Times, agents interviewed Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, queried databases about Williamson and recommended moving forward on the investigation.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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That's because many companies passed through their cost increases, raising the overall level of consumer prices.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Podgorski said the resident alleged that the individual was in front of his window facing outward and was masturbating as pedestrians passed the residence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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