CONFIDES Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

confides

verb

present tense third-person singular of confide

as in leaves

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 confides Patriarch George confides to his descendants in a personal realization about his lengthy time on Fremont Ave. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026

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Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of leaves

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These responsibilities are the reason society entrusts lawyers with responsibilities unlike those of any other profession.

— Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
And Curry entrusts his considerable talent to Kerr, who can look at his star point guard and just about diagnose his disposition.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 10 May 2026

Definition of entrusts

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So bringing them all in just keeps them from being siloed and gives them more to work with.

— Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
Dropping him into a hot program gives creative a real obstacle for both men, echoing how WWE has positioned other fresh SmackDown arrivals as immediate disruptors.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of gives

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So anyone who hands you a single, clean AI visibility score with no caveat is selling you a snapshot of noise.

— Meghna Deshraj, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
For my own hat, Adams hands the shaping over to Ryan McBride, a fellow manager who has worked alongside him for most of Adam's tenure.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

Definition of hands

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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
In a report, the agency's staff recommends that the commission approve the preliminary site and building plans for the arch.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of recommends

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The budget also transfers control of the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida, but doesn’t attach money to the plan.

— Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
Using a straw or finger, the consumer transfers a drop of their beverage onto the jewelry’s detection zone.

— Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Definition of transfers

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The memo delegates the Defense Secretary to use the Defense Production Act, which can be used to jumpstart production of key items.

— Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 16 June 2026
According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

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