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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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
Local films took an even bigger hit, with a decline of around 39% in both admissions and revenue.
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
The Department of Justice accuses Yale of illegally favoring Black and Hispanic applicants, citing its interpretation of the 2023 Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Tuesday's Board meeting began with an admission by the sheriff's office that 140 unauthorized searches of the Flock license plate camera data occurred in the past year.
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The pass will be good through the rest of 2026 and will allow unlimited entry for up to four people to state historic parks and museums that charge a per-person admission fee or a vehicle day-use fee.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
The Department of Justice accuses Yale of illegally favoring Black and Hispanic applicants, citing its interpretation of the 2023 Supreme Court ban on race-conscious admissions.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Tuesday's Board meeting began with an admission by the sheriff's office that 140 unauthorized searches of the Flock license plate camera data occurred in the past year.
—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The pass will be good through the rest of 2026 and will allow unlimited entry for up to four people to state historic parks and museums that charge a per-person admission fee or a vehicle day-use fee.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
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Despite Weakfall’s confession, the rape case against him collapsed.
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The 16-year-old killer accused of fatally stabbing a young man in the heart of Dyker Beach Park in Brooklyn made an impromptu confession to an off-duty cop just 45 minutes later, prosecutors said Monday.
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Those groups also have lower access to drugs that can stop the transmission of HIV.
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New 2026 graduates have the option of selecting the new RAP or tiered standard repayment plans but also have access to existing repayment options until July 2028.
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In the majority’s view, this must be read broadly to achieve the declaration’s insistence on rights and equality.
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Steve Tew, district attorney for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, has never wavered in his insistence that Duncan was guilty of murder and that he should be put to death.
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Line dance at lunch The line inside Boss Hog on Tuesday stretched from the ordering counter to the entrance, which isn’t saying much since, according to Catawba County property records, the entire building is about 1,200 square feet.
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The explosion at an apartment building entrance in Monaco occurred late Monday.
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The acknowledgment reflects an unusual level of cooperation between Washington and Caracas despite years of intense political confrontation.
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Amid all that drama, Dunham also gave Swift a special heartfelt shout-out in the acknowledgements section of her book.
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Since King Charles' accession to the British throne in 2022, Prince William and Kate Middleton have routinely been the first royals to greet visiting dignitaries for state visits.
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During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.
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DoorDash your groceries to your door DoorDash Pass members get 5% back in credits on pick-up orders and $0 delivery fees.
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When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down.
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The two companies have vied to place their products in neonatal intensive care units, which serve as entry points to hospital contracts and the retail market, KFF Health News reported in a March article based largely on records from court cases.
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Cannes Lions reported a significant jump to 40% of entries using AI, indicating agencies are openly embracing the technology.
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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