1
as in confessions
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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as in accessions
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admissions
Furman runs a Facebook page called College Smart Start where parents of prospective college students discuss the admissions process.
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Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The film generated than 150,000 admissions during its first week of release in France, from January 28 and, as reported by Deadline, has already sold to a slew of territories.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
During his time leading USC’s legal office, Kim was on front lines of responding to complex university issues, including USC’s part in the Varsity Blues admissions scandal, reforms to the athletic department and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Time also said one of the biggest issues in higher education is the role of wealth in the admissions process, and how schools can expand their socioeconomic diversity.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors dropped all charges against Martinez and a co-defendant, Anthony Ruiz, just 15 days after Exum’s disastrous admissions.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The plea agreement and associated admissions apply only to Johnson, not to his alleged co-conspirators.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Trump has largely halted refugee admissions, with the narrow exception of White South Africans.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Borrower Defense is a discharge program for federal student loans that allows borrowers to request cancellation on the basis of certain forms of school misconduct, such as misrepresenting admissions selectivity or program costs, or lying about graduate earnings and career prospects.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The film generated than 150,000 admissions during its first week of release in France, from January 28 and, as reported by Deadline, has already sold to a slew of territories.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
During his time leading USC’s legal office, Kim was on front lines of responding to complex university issues, including USC’s part in the Varsity Blues admissions scandal, reforms to the athletic department and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Time also said one of the biggest issues in higher education is the role of wealth in the admissions process, and how schools can expand their socioeconomic diversity.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors dropped all charges against Martinez and a co-defendant, Anthony Ruiz, just 15 days after Exum’s disastrous admissions.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
The plea agreement and associated admissions apply only to Johnson, not to his alleged co-conspirators.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Trump has largely halted refugee admissions, with the narrow exception of White South Africans.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Borrower Defense is a discharge program for federal student loans that allows borrowers to request cancellation on the basis of certain forms of school misconduct, such as misrepresenting admissions selectivity or program costs, or lying about graduate earnings and career prospects.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissions
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Spader plays Graham, an enigmatic wanderer who inserts himself into the lives of his old friend John (Peter Gallagher), his wife Ann (Andie MacDowell) and her sister Cynthia (San Giacomo), drawing out all manner of confessions and revelations.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Everyone’s laughing at the confessions until Emma speaks.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Open floor plans need private spaces with doors that close.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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The five-story Venetian-style Variety Arts Theater in downtown Los Angeles will open its doors to the public for the first time in decades Friday — not as a traditional movie palace, but as the site of an unusually ambitious exhibition of film and art.—
Will Fenstermaker,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Book through various companies such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up on any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Grace is done in the first-person and echoes the recent entries, starring Ethan Winters.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Now in its 24th year, the Travel Photographer of the Year awards continue to set the benchmark for excellence in contemporary travel photography, attracting an outstanding collection of entries.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The ancient Maya believed that caves were entrances to the underworld, and in Belize, travelers can explore a number of them by hiking, canoeing, tubing, or swimming.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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There are two entrances, on the west and east sides of the building.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her phone, wallet and car keys were inside the home.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Margarita Valladares takes the keys and locks the door of El Guanaco as a customer walks out.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Top American universities that serve as gateways to leadership could both broaden access and strengthen meritocratic norms in admissions by focusing more heavily on indicators of academic potential and reducing preferences that primarily track family income.—
Raj Chetty,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Cushman & Wakefield executives Brian Lagomarsino and Chad Arnold are seeking tenants for the building, which is at one of the key gateways into downtown Walnut Creek and the BART station area.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Admissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissions. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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