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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Battleground House Democrats who are concerned a ticket with Biden at the top will backfire on down-ballot races are reportedly confiding in former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), according to Politico.
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 July 2024
According to the arrest warrant affidavits, multiple girls came forward and made accusations against Mastrangelo after one of them confided in her parents about the allegations.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2024
When the bride realizes Phoebe’s intentions could derail her week-long extravaganza, her attempt to manage the situation leads the two women to start confiding in each other.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
New trans sports restrictions in New York hit with legal battles
LGBTQ advocates say these policies can endanger children who may not have a safe or accepting home to confide in.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 17 July 2024
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Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 July 2024
According to the arrest warrant affidavits, multiple girls came forward and made accusations against Mastrangelo after one of them confided in her parents about the allegations.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2024
When the bride realizes Phoebe’s intentions could derail her week-long extravaganza, her attempt to manage the situation leads the two women to start confiding in each other.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
New trans sports restrictions in New York hit with legal battles
LGBTQ advocates say these policies can endanger children who may not have a safe or accepting home to confide in.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 17 July 2024
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“Confide in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confide%20in. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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