1
as in admitted
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
the thief confessed to dozens of robberies
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2
as in acknowledged
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
political prisoners, under threat of torture, forced to confess their guilt
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Recent Examples of confessed
Carina McCue testified that her husband had confessed to raping their oldest daughter, who was still a minor at the time of the fire.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Teixeira’s surge into international reflects a sea-change on independent cinema finance and his own personal passions, Teixeira confessed at ECAM Forum.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 11 June 2026
In the novel, it’s revealed that Sam was already aware of what had transpired between Percy and Charlie because Charlie confessed it to his brother years ago.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The two men allegedly confessed during the initial questioning but pleaded not guilty when the trial began in 2016.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Soon after, Chavez confessed to the crime after more than 50 hours of interrogation.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Jaycee only properly identified herself after Phillip confessed.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Napper, who investigators believe was struggling from years of intense mental illness, eventually confessed to Nickell’s murder.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
And Matthew Lawrence, who played the older brother of Strong's character, also confessed to having a crush on Fishel.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Teixeira’s surge into international reflects a sea-change on independent cinema finance and his own personal passions, Teixeira confessed at ECAM Forum.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 11 June 2026
In the novel, it’s revealed that Sam was already aware of what had transpired between Percy and Charlie because Charlie confessed it to his brother years ago.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The two men allegedly confessed during the initial questioning but pleaded not guilty when the trial began in 2016.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Soon after, Chavez confessed to the crime after more than 50 hours of interrogation.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Jaycee only properly identified herself after Phillip confessed.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Napper, who investigators believe was struggling from years of intense mental illness, eventually confessed to Nickell’s murder.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
And Matthew Lawrence, who played the older brother of Strong's character, also confessed to having a crush on Fishel.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confessed
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The company, which had an opportunity to include its responses in the exam report, denied fault in some cases and admitted fault in others.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors also allege Proper later admitted participating in planning discussions.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Jarzombek acknowledged that there will be some disruptions that arise from the transition but said CalPERS staff would work to minimize their impact.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Firm Realty, the property management company, acknowledged the issue in a statement to CBS News Miami.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In a three-minute video on social media, Pratt backhandedly conceded defeat in the mayoral primary.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Steyer, who broke state records by self-funding his campaign with $215 million, conceded and endorsed Becerra.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Confessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confessed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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