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
Some of the events offer free admission but drinks and food will cost you.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
In total, there are 30 people in each morning meeting, from quality control assistants and members of the training staff to strength coaches and admissions representatives.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Private schools can't deny admission to students with disabilities, but they're not required to provide the level of accommodations required of public schools.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In accordance with an earlier promise, admission to the facility will be free to all through 2032, the LA Times reported.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
In total, there are 30 people in each morning meeting, from quality control assistants and members of the training staff to strength coaches and admissions representatives.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Private schools can't deny admission to students with disabilities, but they're not required to provide the level of accommodations required of public schools.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In accordance with an earlier promise, admission to the facility will be free to all through 2032, the LA Times reported.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
Noun
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Corry realized the game was up and blurted out her confession.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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In January 2010, a five-day hearing was held in the circuit court to hear testimony about Dassey's motion, much of which focused on evidence that his confession was coerced and that his trial counsel was ineffective.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Typically a shutdown results in the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the heart of the shutdown is an insistence by Democrats that the stopgap bill must include a provision to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, and a refusal by Republicans to include the credits in government funding negotiations.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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And in that insistence, keep building legacy.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One photo showed the actress, Agruma and daughter Royce, 2, standing at the entrance of Claridge's in London.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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There will be free bike valet service near the Jibboom Street entrance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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King Charles continued the tradition shortly after his accession, sending the first round of birthday cards from the palace shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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King Charles made William the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the male heir to the throne, following his accession in September 2022, and Kate became the Princess of Wales in the same sweep.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Believe in yourself through the power of acknowledgement!—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, for the Rapa Nui, pharmaceutical companies that have directly profited from rapamycin have not yet made such an acknowledgment.—
Ted Powers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Several stores, including grocery chains and retail giants, will be closing their doors in October.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though Stege Bojer admits having one foot in the door help in his pursuit to secure suppliers and low minimums.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Democrats have pushed for concessions around the extension of health care tax credits set to expire and a rollback of recent Medicaid cuts.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, a federal judge ordered the cruise lines Carnival, MSC SA, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian to pay more than $400 million in damages to Havana Docks, the American company that had the concession to the Havana port facilities the cruise companies used to disembark passengers between 2015-19.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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