1
as in confession
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
by her own admission, her cooking is not the greatest
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2
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admission
Much of Halloween Haunt is accessible with your admission to Kings Island.
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
Guests will be stamped at admission and may leave and re-enter the festival at no charge.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Their assessment suggests that cannabis exposure during pregnancy has been associated with low birth weight, admission to the neonatal intensive care unit and perinatal mortality.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Former Premier League stars Jermaine Defoe and Tim Howard will be on hand to meet and interact with fans — admission is free.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
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Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2025
Guests will be stamped at admission and may leave and re-enter the festival at no charge.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Their assessment suggests that cannabis exposure during pregnancy has been associated with low birth weight, admission to the neonatal intensive care unit and perinatal mortality.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Former Premier League stars Jermaine Defoe and Tim Howard will be on hand to meet and interact with fans — admission is free.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
Noun
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The suspect accused of ramming a car into a metal gate at the FBI’s Pittsburgh field office quoted Abraham Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth during his confession, a special agent revealed in a criminal complaint.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors say a text conversation with his roommate, a confession to his parents and DNA evidence on a rifle found near the university will be the first steps in proving Robinson is responsible for the murder witnessed live by hundreds of people.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dell Optimizer provides power profiles and display settings, while the Dell SupportAssist app provides support access and system updates.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aid groups say the Israeli military continues to restrict access to food, water, and humanitarian aid, worsening a crisis already marked by starvation and displacement.—
Kaity Kline,
NPR,
18 Sep. 2025
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But another member of the CNN panel, long-time television host Montel Williams, questioned Jennings' insistence that the motive for Kirk's killing was political.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Artists have long addressed the complexities of issues like climate change and extreme weather events, often quietly but with subtle power and insistence.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Drivers heading north out of Miami will want to avoid Interstate 95 as the cleanup continues from a multicar crash that had shut down all main line northbound lanes near the Northwest 81st Street entrance.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Liberty season-ticket holders receive a discount at the team store, have a separate entrance at games, and can pay for their tickets on a 12-month plan.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Since King Charles' accession to the throne in 2022, Prince William and Princess Kate have regularly been the ones to welcome foreign guests to state visits.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Newsom’s long-overdue acknowledgement of a pending gasoline and price crisis — together with the Legislature’s last-minute actions — are a start but also a piecemeal approach to addressing a critical problem.—
Michael Mische,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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This move effectively signals Intel's acknowledgment that its direct competition with Nvidia in large-scale AI infrastructure has reached a strategic dead end.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Old expectations of college majors and the guarantees of a good future — how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is the key to the door of life — is under stress and cracking.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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An early investigation revealed that messages were written in red on the automobile’s driver’s side door.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Maersk recently acquired the concession from CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack to operate the rail.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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Robinson voted in favor of the proposal earlier after Joyce offered two concessions in an effort to reach a compromise.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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