as in trusting
having or showing trust in another
a very confiding child who is a little too eager to trust total strangers
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as in leaving
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 confiding
Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
This was caused by the participants feeling unheard and invalidated when confiding their concerns to people who engaged in toxic positivity.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
This was caused by the participants feeling unheard and invalidated when confiding their concerns to people who engaged in toxic positivity.
—Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confiding
Adjective
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Gallup reported in 2025 that trust in mass media had dropped to 28%, with Democrats remaining far more trusting than Republicans.—
Larry Clifton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Canoy’s mother said her son was a very trusting and loyal person, and the defendants took advantage of that.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Body oils, dead skin, dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits, hard water stains, and mold can stick to the walls, door, grout, and floor, leaving a grimy film.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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And find a way for your agent or a trustful intermediary to tell the Heat, too.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Creating lasting, trustful relationships with clients takes patience, persistence, and a commitment to your values.—
Medhat Zaki,
Forbes,
20 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz walked four and hit a batter with a pitch in the first two innings, but the right-hander retired 12 straight batters — six by strikeout — from the third through the sixth before handing the ball to the bullpen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Instead of handing your passport to an immigration officer, eligible travelers can scan their passport themselves, step into a gate, and look into a camera that matches their face to the biometric photo stored in their passport chip.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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What to read next NASA also wants SpaceX and Blue Origin to fully demonstrate successful uncrewed touchdowns on the moon, and liftoffs back to lunar orbit, before entrusting the lives of astronauts aboard the landers.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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But whether the club starts entrusting him with more difficult situations or keeps using him in lower-leverage spots, Samaniego said he’ll be prepared no matter what.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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And the end came well before midnight, with goals by Mitch Marner and Brett Howden in the first 8½ minutes giving Vegas a commanding lead before many in the late-arriving weeknight crowd had made it to their seats at the Honda Center.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Las Vegas moved on from the quarterback this offseason in favor of Cousins and Mendoza, less than a year after giving Smith more than $58 million guaranteed.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Last year, Coleman-Williams let new teammate Isaiah Horton take it after transferring to Alabama from Miami.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Al-Shurman played football at Golden West College in 2018 before transferring to NAIA Doane University in Nebraska.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Still, your workload could become overwhelming, so delegating and setting boundaries will matter more than ever.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Swalwell, then 35, often used the app himself instead of delegating it to a staffer, posting short videos almost every day from travels around his California district or his work on Capitol Hill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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“Confiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confiding. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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