1
as in confession
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
by her own admission, her cooking is not the greatest
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2
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admission
That admission overshadowed a better-than-expected earnings report for the first quarter.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Prices for admission depend on the day, time, and event or activity.
—Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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More recently, led by Harvard, some started resisting government intrusion into teacher tenure, course selections and student admissions.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
One in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours, according to an Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis.
—Devna Bose and Benjamin Thorp, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for admission
Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Prices for admission depend on the day, time, and event or activity.
—Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Related Articles Letters: Newsom must answer for CPUC makeup
Letters: County must find alternatives to office of education layoffs
More recently, led by Harvard, some started resisting government intrusion into teacher tenure, course selections and student admissions.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
One in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours, according to an Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis.
—Devna Bose and Benjamin Thorp, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
Noun
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Listen to this article 2 min Lana Del Rey made a surprising confession during her Stagecoach performance over the weekend.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Lana Del Rey had a huge confession (and a little diss) to make at Stagecoach.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Companies that adopt water-efficient technologies early will be better positioned to comply with regulations, maintain credibility with consumers, and secure access to reliable, resilient supply chains.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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American Express cardholders will have access to an Amex pre-sale for the North American show beginning Wednesday (May 7) at 10 a.m. local time here.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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The profile, largely sourced from former staffers, alleged the senator has deteriorated drastically since taking office, contradicting his public insistence that he’s largely recovered from his stroke.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2025
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The results seemed to support his insistence that he was not meant to be more than a position player.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Military Memorials Located at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery is the Military Women’s Memorial, which recognizes the contributions of the more than three million women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the American Revolution.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The house also features a catering kitchen with a private entrance and bar for large events.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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China used its accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001 to launch a multidecade attack on those who sought to do business with them; Trump’s latest tariffs are the most aggressive effort to fight back.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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During Queen Elizabeth's reign and before Charles' accession to the throne, the couple often skipped the royal family's gathering, instead spending Easter in Scotland.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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But amid the fanfare of parades, fireworks and airshows, a long-standing debate over what to call the holiday continues, a subtle acknowledgment of the lingering scars of a contentious war.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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There is now growing public acknowledgment from the tech industry that gas will be needed, at least in the near term, to help fuel AI.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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After their van is stopped by a blockade led by Hanrahan, Isaac gets out, greets Hanrahan then promptly throws a grenade into his vehicle full of surprised troops, locking the door behind him.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Should Heiss merely have complimented her work and shut the door on her?—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The report adds to concerns that Putin will refuse to make concessions and stick to maximalist objectives, which also include prohibiting Kyiv from joining NATO.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Beijing thinks that a meeting between Xi and Trump would be unlikely to guarantee substantive results, and sees it as a concession to Washington with little upside and considerable risk.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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