1
as in confessing
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 receiving
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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3
as in owning (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 admitting
Paul took it on the chin, while admitting that the bad reviews stung.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The judge ultimately denied her request, admitting that no further filings from either party were needed before a ruling.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
The district denied liability and settled the case without admitting wrongdoing.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The show ended with a game of Strike Force Five confessions, which included admitting which host had made out with one of their guests.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 May 2026
DeSantis stopped shy of admitting during a press conference on Thursday that the site would be closed, only noting that both parties were discussing operations moving forward.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Continue reading … SCHOOL SHAKEUP — Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
As more colleges became coeducational, women had more options, and many women’s colleges either closed, merged or began admitting men.
—Alex C. Lange, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The Marlins also could designate him for assignment, but that would be admitting a mistake on a player who was given $4 million guaranteed 2 1/2 months ago.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The judge ultimately denied her request, admitting that no further filings from either party were needed before a ruling.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
The district denied liability and settled the case without admitting wrongdoing.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The show ended with a game of Strike Force Five confessions, which included admitting which host had made out with one of their guests.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 May 2026
DeSantis stopped shy of admitting during a press conference on Thursday that the site would be closed, only noting that both parties were discussing operations moving forward.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Continue reading … SCHOOL SHAKEUP — Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
As more colleges became coeducational, women had more options, and many women’s colleges either closed, merged or began admitting men.
—Alex C. Lange, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The Marlins also could designate him for assignment, but that would be admitting a mistake on a player who was given $4 million guaranteed 2 1/2 months ago.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitting
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The lawsuit also claims officers choked Day and slammed him against a wall, eventually coercing him into confessing to killing Irving and Garcia.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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In October 2014, TMZ obtained an audio recording of Collins allegedly confessing in a 2012 joint therapy session with then-wife Faye Grant to molesting underage girls.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Leetch finished with 34 points (11 goals and 23 assists) and a plus-19 rating in 23 games, receiving the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the postseason.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Even the brain is an endocrine organ, receiving hormone messages sent from the rest of the body as well as transmitting its own signals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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But as the debate gains national attention, more families argue that acknowledging biological differences is not an act of hatred.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Eddie Howe’s side have also had a habit of switching off late, conceding a league-high 20 goals in the final 15 minutes this season.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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In the pain and promise of conceding to the fact that so much is still possible for this world and its people, no matter how grim the prognosis.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Leeds saw no problem in agreeing a plan which eased him in and gradually built his minutes instead of, for example, throwing him into 90 minutes away at Arsenal on August 23.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In the trailer, Zachariah appears to be an ally of Beth and Rip, agreeing to help the couple in their turbulent conflict with a rival ranch.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Admitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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