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
Free admission and parking (use Gates A or E for parking).
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Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The officials declined to identify the schools and told reporters on a call Wednesday to expect statements from the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Medical Colleges, which creates the MCAT exam for medical school admission.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Cologne Cathedral, a famous German landmark and popular tourist draw, will start charging an admission fee to visitors as church officials struggle with rising maintenance costs, according to an announcement on Thursday.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Museum admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and free for children younger than 17 accompanied by an adult.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Holly Andres, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
The officials declined to identify the schools and told reporters on a call Wednesday to expect statements from the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Medical Colleges, which creates the MCAT exam for medical school admission.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Cologne Cathedral, a famous German landmark and popular tourist draw, will start charging an admission fee to visitors as church officials struggle with rising maintenance costs, according to an announcement on Thursday.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Museum admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and free for children younger than 17 accompanied by an adult.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
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Writing for the screen for the first time, Jonas transfers that internal monologue into confessions that Weisz speaks aloud; the only caveat, of course, is that what Weisz’s character tells us may not in fact be true.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The confession comes as Bach reenters the spotlight, filling in for Dee Snider during fellow '80s hair metal band Twisted Sister's upcoming reunion shows.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the south-central city of Shiraz, one resident described the chaos of living with almost no access to news or warning systems amid the bombardment.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite on the second floor features skylights, a spiral staircase, a walk-in closet, a second laundry room, a living room with a fireplace and terrace access.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s insistence on securing a decisive outcome may lengthen the conflict.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Seligman’s new economic analysis, put together by local real estate adviser Gary London, says the city’s insistence on maintaining ownership will cost it millions in tax revenue and lead to long-term deterioration of the site.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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No injuries were reported but the embassy entrance was damaged, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The blast early yesterday damaged one of the entrances to the embassy, sending thick smoke into the street but causing no injuries, in what police said may have been linked to the crisis in the Middle East.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite acknowledgement from coaches, athletic directors, and commissioners that the circumstances were entirely outside of our control and in no way athletically motivated, our hardship waiver was denied.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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First set in 2025, that’s the lowest level in more than two decades and signals an implicit acknowledgement by Beijing of lackluster domestic demand.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The fact that Sweden and Finland joined the alliance as a direct result of the full-scale invasion is a clear failure of that aim, Finland’s accession alone more than doubling the land border between Russia and NATO states.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Khondji framed Marty’s accession with kinetic energy.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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White House deputy chief of staff James Blair told House Republicans in a closed-door meeting at their retreat Tuesday that their messaging on deportations should focus on efforts to remove criminals from the US, a person familiar with his comments told Semafor (comments first reported by Axios).—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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With the combination of rising oil prices, and the demand knocking at Moscow's door, Vladimir Vladimirovich's war against Ukraine might could be much better funded for the rest of the year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The anti-Zionist group Kufiyas in Buchenwald announced a demonstration at Buchenwald on April 11, the anniversary of its liberation, in protest against a German court’s decision that the site could refuse entry to visitors who wear a Palestinian keffiyeh.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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One likened it to a real-life Rotisserie League, costing him a mere $1 million entry fee.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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