as in to confess
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
owned up to damaging the car
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for own (up to)
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Court documents state that Adams confessed to officers.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 July 2025 -
CEOs are quietly confessing that AI is transforming how businesses operate.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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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
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Colleges want to admit students who are almost certain to say yes.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 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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Intelligence community experts acknowledge that Russian hacking targeting election infrastructure was likely limited and aimed at gathering intelligence.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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The Bureau of Reclamation and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife acknowledged that the current fish ladders weren't built to accommodate large salmon and other migrating fish.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 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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For her link-up with friends, Solange completely agreed.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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“Own (up to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/own%20%28up%20to%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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