admit to
verb
admitted to; admitting to; admits to
: to admit (something) : to acknowledge the truth or existence of (something)
He reluctantly admitted to knowing her.
He admitted to his guilt.
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Hoiby, 29, had pleaded not guilty to the most severe accusations against him, including those of rape, while admitting to some lesser ones, and can appeal the verdict.
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Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Landry later admitted to the shooting in a Mirandized interview.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 14 June 2026
The child allegedly admitted to moving the evidence so the defendant wouldn't get in trouble.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 14 June 2026
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Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Landry later admitted to the shooting in a Mirandized interview.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Former Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday.
—Eric McDaniel, NPR, 14 June 2026
The child allegedly admitted to moving the evidence so the defendant wouldn't get in trouble.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for admit to
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“Admit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admit%20to. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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