as in privately
in a manner intended to prevent knowledge or awareness by others
he was furious when his friend revealed to others information that he had shared confidentially
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Recent Examples of confidentially
Zeoli noted that when working confidentially with a business, there must be patience and discretion used.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Zepto Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, according to a public notice issued by the company on Sunday.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
The law also directs the state’s Office of Emergency Services to set up a mechanism for anyone to report a critical safety incident and to confidentially submit summaries of any assessments of the potential for catastrophic risk.
—Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
The requirement, shared confidentially with smartphone providers last week, has been the subject of political outcry over fears the government could track users or access their data.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
That might serve as an incentive for AI companies to stop sharing their most advanced models, instead running them confidentially, in a bid to capture as much of their upside as possible.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The two sides settled confidentially last year and Joyride emerged from bankruptcy.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
So these cases are almost always settled confidentially.
—Stayton Bonner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
Tips can be made to the Arson Watch Reward Program confidentially and anonymously, fire officials said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Zepto Indian quick-commerce startup Zepto has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, according to a public notice issued by the company on Sunday.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025
The law also directs the state’s Office of Emergency Services to set up a mechanism for anyone to report a critical safety incident and to confidentially submit summaries of any assessments of the potential for catastrophic risk.
—Anjana Susarla, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
The requirement, shared confidentially with smartphone providers last week, has been the subject of political outcry over fears the government could track users or access their data.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 3 Dec. 2025
That might serve as an incentive for AI companies to stop sharing their most advanced models, instead running them confidentially, in a bid to capture as much of their upside as possible.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
The two sides settled confidentially last year and Joyride emerged from bankruptcy.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
So these cases are almost always settled confidentially.
—Stayton Bonner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
Tips can be made to the Arson Watch Reward Program confidentially and anonymously, fire officials said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confidentially
Adverb
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Is there anybody here who has spoken about the transfer market with me on the phone or privately in text messages over the summer or this winter?—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The company has remained privately owned, and according to its founder, is focused on nationwide e-commerce operations — and on expanding the brand beyond sweets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Investigators accuse him of coercing middle school football players to perform nude exercises in a locker room and secretly photographing them in various stages of undress.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the penultimate episode, Zoe becomes the latest victim, while a flashback to Anna’s 16th birthday finds the girls partying in the woods, when a bunch of older boys show up, which was secretly arranged by Rachel.—
Derek Lawrence,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Confidentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confidentially. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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