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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2
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
The timeline of Elordi’s relationship with influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli (daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, who were involved in the 2019 college admissions scandal) begins in 2021.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Medicare allows public and private nonprofits of various types to offer PACE programs as a way of preventing nursing home admissions by combining social and medical services, and even transportation to and from day centers where care is often provided.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
While the expansive new casino is expected to boost revenue and admissions, Bally’s has another incentive to vacate its current home at Medinah Temple, with its three-year temporary license — two years plus a 12-month extension — set to expire in September.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The point of pride has come despite attacks on diversity programs nationwide, and the Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that affirmative action in college admissions was unconstitutional.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In Switzerland, Late Shift became the most successful domestic film of the year with more than 200,000 admissions and sparked a national debate about improving working conditions in the care sector.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Doubts have been cast on jobs data due to misinterpretations of the labor bureau’s routine reviews of its statistics and its admissions about the difficulty of getting answers to its employment surveys.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Cook County officials said intensive care unit admissions for flu nearly doubled in the last week.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Insurance delays tended to slow down the start of treatment, so the admissions team reorganized its workflow with carriers and case managers.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
Medicare allows public and private nonprofits of various types to offer PACE programs as a way of preventing nursing home admissions by combining social and medical services, and even transportation to and from day centers where care is often provided.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
While the expansive new casino is expected to boost revenue and admissions, Bally’s has another incentive to vacate its current home at Medinah Temple, with its three-year temporary license — two years plus a 12-month extension — set to expire in September.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The point of pride has come despite attacks on diversity programs nationwide, and the Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that affirmative action in college admissions was unconstitutional.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In Switzerland, Late Shift became the most successful domestic film of the year with more than 200,000 admissions and sparked a national debate about improving working conditions in the care sector.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Doubts have been cast on jobs data due to misinterpretations of the labor bureau’s routine reviews of its statistics and its admissions about the difficulty of getting answers to its employment surveys.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Cook County officials said intensive care unit admissions for flu nearly doubled in the last week.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Insurance delays tended to slow down the start of treatment, so the admissions team reorganized its workflow with carriers and case managers.
—Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissions
Noun
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Expect surprise texts, bold confessions and chemistry that feels mentally addictive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Test your knowledge of fast-food favorites and celebrity confessions in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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January 20 – February 18 You’re allowed to close your doors — not forever, but for the moment.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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The installments were supposed to be used for various projects, including a $30,000 payment for windows and doors.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Saldaña is expected to continue to reprise her role in the Avatar franchise as Neytiri in the in-the-works fourth and fifth entries in the franchise, which are currently planned for release in 2029 and 2031, respectively.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The northern section of the park is best accessed from the Miami or Everglades City entrances.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Time spent asking additional questions at park entrances could also add to an already understaffed, overburdened agency.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
10 Jan. 2026
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This lightweight bag provides ample space for belongings like your keys, phone, and wallet, without weighing you down.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Brouwer and his team implemented a way to send large files, like images or videos, separately from their smaller encryption keys.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach share a space and compete against other global gateways, Hacegaba said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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In launching the Port Community System (PCS), Hong Kong wants to promote digitization within its port community, improve information interconnectivity across sectors, enhance the Port of Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a transshipment hub and better connect the port with other global gateways.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Admissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissions. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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