1
as in confessions
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 accessions
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admissions
One of the most common misunderstandings amongst students and families is that a school’s admissions rate equates to their individual odds of admission to that given school.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That would be 2019 and 2020 in which the then-Texas Longhorns men’s tennis coach was arrested by FBI agents, pleaded guilty to a federal crime and served a harrowing 6-month prison sentence as a result of his involvement in the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Students for Fair Admissions, led by Edward Blum, a leading opponent of affirmative action, set up a website this month vowing to challenge Kamehameha’s admissions policy in court.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Papering over the failure of the public education system by endorsing de facto racial discrimination in admissions decisions is clearly the wrong way ahead.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In Flint, where a cash aid program for moms and babies first began, a new body of research points to some promising outcomes — a drastic drop in evictions and fewer preterm births and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Assembly Bill 7 would allow public universities in California to consider giving admissions preference to applicants who are descendants of American chattel slavery.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
On Friday, the federal government said in a court filing that the Air Force Academy has also ended race-conscious admissions.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Several resettlement agency directors noted in interviews that many of the examples in the executive order have to do with people entering the country under immigration programs separate from refugee admissions.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
That would be 2019 and 2020 in which the then-Texas Longhorns men’s tennis coach was arrested by FBI agents, pleaded guilty to a federal crime and served a harrowing 6-month prison sentence as a result of his involvement in the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Students for Fair Admissions, led by Edward Blum, a leading opponent of affirmative action, set up a website this month vowing to challenge Kamehameha’s admissions policy in court.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Papering over the failure of the public education system by endorsing de facto racial discrimination in admissions decisions is clearly the wrong way ahead.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In Flint, where a cash aid program for moms and babies first began, a new body of research points to some promising outcomes — a drastic drop in evictions and fewer preterm births and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Assembly Bill 7 would allow public universities in California to consider giving admissions preference to applicants who are descendants of American chattel slavery.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
On Friday, the federal government said in a court filing that the Air Force Academy has also ended race-conscious admissions.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Several resettlement agency directors noted in interviews that many of the examples in the executive order have to do with people entering the country under immigration programs separate from refugee admissions.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissions
Noun
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The viral post brought an avalanche of reactions, from celebrity comments to heartfelt confessions.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Human rights groups, citing concerns over forced confessions, have condemned a wave of hundreds of arrests and warned that the government is using the June conflict as a pretext to escalate repression.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People who aren't getting in the rooms, aren't in the doors as actors, directors, writers.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Still, we get thrown into this brave new world of doors and remembrances all too hastily, without any attempts at a thematic or visual world-building.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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About a hundred people packed into the museum’s private cinema to hear the results—five winners out of some ten thousand entries—while munching popcorn from little striped cartons.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The mom-killing and dressing up in her clothes, the wearing skinsuits and masks (this also inspired Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Gein’s influence is widespread in the horror film industry, behind some of the most classic genre entries of all time.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In August, Steven Phillips-Horst wrote a sensation-causing report about the pharmacological party swirl among a very narrow band of rich gay men who can afford hundreds of dollars in club entrances and baggies per weekend.—
Andrew Pasquier,
Them.,
18 Sep. 2025
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That means exclusive entrances and lounges, dedicated security and immigration and chauffeured tarmac transfers straight to your flight.—
Chris Dong,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And while some are overtly designed for traditional smoking purposes, more subtle iterations can double (and triple) as statement art pieces or decorative trays to hold loose change, keys, and jewelry.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The exterior features a discrete zippered laptop pocket on the back, a stretchy mesh water bottle holder on the side, and a slim, zippered front compartment perfect for stashing your keys, passport, and phone.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ports like Southampton, Civitavecchia and Le Havre serve as gateways to London, Rome and Paris, yet all require lengthy transfers that can easily eat up half your day ashore.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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And a space for the message that books and reading can be gateways to something bigger.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Changes are needed that address excessive fees, availability of tickets for fans at fair prices and keeping the process aligned with artists interests that benefit their fans.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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That was more than enough to truly crack American radio and sell an avalanche of CDs, cassettes, and concert tickets far beyond Albion’s shores.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Admissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissions. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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