admit to
phrasal 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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While Pettitte admitted to using human growth hormone in 2002 and 2004 in an effort to expedite his recovery from injuries, the substance was not banned or tested for at the time.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The suspect admitted to the attacks in a series of short videos authorities recovered from an electronic device, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
While Pettitte admitted to using human growth hormone in 2002 and 2004 in an effort to expedite his recovery from injuries, the substance was not banned or tested for at the time.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
According to the criminal complaint, police say Carter admitted to taking the money when confronted in 2022, but no charges were filed at the time.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Admit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admit%20to. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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