1
as in confessed
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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2
as in received
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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as in owned (up)
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
I admit to some suspicions about the new neighbors
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Recent Examples of admitted
Berner admitted that she's dabbled in some of the trends, including light therapy, but hasn't undergone a laser treatment yet.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The hardest part of building the hotel, Jones admitted, would be the acrylic—curved and clear windows for panoramic views, four inches thick, and strong enough to hold back the sea.
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Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Two Romanian brothers admitted Thursday to stealing thousands of dollars in candy, coffee, energy drinks and baby formula from warehouse clubs in Gastonia, Pineville, Harrisburg, Durham and Winston-Salem, federal prosecutors said.
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Joe Marusak
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
None of the companies admitted wrongdoing under the settlements.
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Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Sam Altman admitted publicly that the company loses money on its $200 per month subscriptions.
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Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Callella admitted that his actions were meant to harass the family by seeking information about the investigation into the missing person’s disappearance.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
One was in critical condition on Tuesday while some of the others were admitted for care, Wilson said.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
But Crosby also admitted that bookies continue to prosper in Alabama.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The hardest part of building the hotel, Jones admitted, would be the acrylic—curved and clear windows for panoramic views, four inches thick, and strong enough to hold back the sea.
—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Two Romanian brothers admitted Thursday to stealing thousands of dollars in candy, coffee, energy drinks and baby formula from warehouse clubs in Gastonia, Pineville, Harrisburg, Durham and Winston-Salem, federal prosecutors said.
—
Joe Marusak
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
None of the companies admitted wrongdoing under the settlements.
—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Sam Altman admitted publicly that the company loses money on its $200 per month subscriptions.
—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Callella admitted that his actions were meant to harass the family by seeking information about the investigation into the missing person’s disappearance.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
One was in critical condition on Tuesday while some of the others were admitted for care, Wilson said.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
But Crosby also admitted that bookies continue to prosper in Alabama.
—
Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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As part of their guilty-plea agreements, all six antifa associates acknowledged their affiliation with the Dallas-area antifa cell and confessed to a single count of providing material support to terrorists.
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Elsewhere in the episode, Sheridan confessed to not caring about the opinions of television critics.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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Over 70% of those who received removal orders nationwide in May were unrepresented.
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But being outspoken carries its own professional consequences, Hofstetter acknowledged – ticket sales dropped and club owners pushed back.
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As part of their guilty-plea agreements, all six antifa associates acknowledged their affiliation with the Dallas-area antifa cell and confessed to a single count of providing material support to terrorists.
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The match also will pose a significant challenge for the Mexican team, which has not conceded a goal during the World Cup but will face an English side that excels in aerial play, with lethal scorers like Kane and Jude Bellingham.
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At this World Cup, Mexico have not conceded a goal through their four matches.
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The budget also raises a tax on commercial health plans, part of a suite of revenue-raising measures lawmakers and the governor agreed upon to balance the budget.
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Lawmakers agreed last year to require those recipients to pay $30 a month starting next year.
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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