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as in to confess
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
the host of the talk show eventually admitted that she hadn't actually read the book you can't bring yourself to admit your mistakes
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as in to receive
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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Recent Examples of admit
But admit it, there’s a little part of you that also wants that scholarly reputation.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Colleges want to admit students who are almost certain to say yes.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
But at the following council meeting on July 15, the mayor took back his words and admitted his assumption that HealthNet Gaston was supposed to be in charge of organizing the cooling station was ill informed.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
McGregor appealed the jury's order, on grounds that some of the instructions given to the jury were confusing, and that McGregor's comments to police should not have been admitted into evidence.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 31 July 2025
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Colleges want to admit students who are almost certain to say yes.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
But at the following council meeting on July 15, the mayor took back his words and admitted his assumption that HealthNet Gaston was supposed to be in charge of organizing the cooling station was ill informed.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
McGregor appealed the jury's order, on grounds that some of the instructions given to the jury were confusing, and that McGregor's comments to police should not have been admitted into evidence.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admit
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Court documents state that Adams confessed to officers.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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CEOs are quietly confessing that AI is transforming how businesses operate.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Homes are selling close to list price, with sellers receiving 98.6% on average.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Greenfield police and fire departments responded to the store at 4225 S. 108th St. around 11 a.m. after receiving calls about a vehicle that had struck the front of the building.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Lana conceded Shasta’s behavioral issues, rooted in her trauma, were so severe that only a residential treatment program could save her.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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But for the purpose of examining this objection fairly, let it be conceded, that the principle, claimed for its support, is established.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
29 July 2025
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,... A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces looks on against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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AstraZeneca Plc's Chief Executive Officer Pascal Soriot broke ranks with his pharmaceutical industry peers earlier this week and acknowledged the current situation was unsustainable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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On top of settling on a rate increase lower than originally planned, the MSD board agreed to postpone the original effective date of Aug. 1 by one month.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The United States and the European Union agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods yesterday, staving off — at least for now — far higher imports on both sides that might have sent shockwaves through economies around the globe.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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“Admit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admit. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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