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adjective

kən-ˈfī-diŋ How to pronounce confiding (audio)
Definition of confidingnext
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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confiding

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verb

present participle of confide
as in handing
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 Synonyms for confiding
  1. handing
  2. trustful
  3. leaving
  4. giving
  5. transferring
  6. delegating
  7. passing
  8. delivering
Verb
  • Clampdown on press freedom in Cambodia Rights groups say Cambodia’s once thriving media sector has been decimated in recent years by former strongman Hun Sen, who ruled the country for more than three decades before handing power to his eldest son Hun Manet in 2022.
    Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • After handing Common the award, the two shared a kiss, prompting cheers in the studio.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of handing
Adjective
  • Creating lasting, trustful relationships with clients takes patience, persistence, and a commitment to your values.
    Medhat Zaki, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Instead of dwelling on disappointments, view them as learning experiences that can refine your judgment in the future and be open to the potential for trustful connections.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of trustful
Verb
  • The foliage dies away, leaving a bare spot in the garden for several months.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The flooding swept away 11 of the plastics facility’s employees, leaving two of them confirmed dead and four still missing, The Associated Press reported.
    Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaving
Verb
  • That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By giving users control over app permissions and blocking data trackers, Unplugged addresses both digital wellbeing and the growing concerns over data harvesting, particularly among young people.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Adopt Federated Machine Learning Adopting federated machine learning allows companies to protect users’ identities by processing data locally, without transferring it to a central server.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Logan set about studying every Avett Brothers song, transferring themes and characters to note cards, outlining a draft.
    Robert Sullivan, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • Far too often, business owners and managers choose to do more work personally than spend time, energy, or money delegating that work.
    Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Identifying and delegating unimportant work and battling time-wasters will add density to your calendar, improving output without the wear and tear of constant urgency.
    Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of delegating
Verb
  • With each passing day, as your estrogen level ratchets up, everything can get puffier and more tender (yes, including your boobs), and mood swings could be on the docket.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • It was once believed that rap and hip-hop would be a passing fad, yet those genres along with R&B have dominated the last decade of music, with people betting big on the future worth of nostalgia listening.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of passing
Verb
  • To address this, companies must focus on delivering consistent value—through ongoing updates, customer support and engagement strategies—ensuring users see the benefit of staying subscribed, thereby reducing churn and increasing loyalty.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Leaders with high emotional intelligence can effectively navigate the complex emotions associated with feedback, delivering it empathetically and fostering a supportive environment.
    Dr. Flo Falayi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of delivering
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