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
However, legislation that allows cannabis to be sold for profit was linked to an increase in use, addiction and psychiatric hospital admissions.
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Sarah Sinclair, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
When treatment gets interrupted, people end up hospitalized, and each of those admissions costs a plan somewhere between $8,000 and $15,000.
—Ganesh Padmanabhan, Fortune, 19 June 2026
These are all admissions of reality, from a Kremlin whose war effort has rarely accepted anything short of total victory.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The bill allows someone’s spouse to identify them as a gang member, accepting online admissions of gang membership, and reducing the number of times a person must be seen in the company of gang members from four to two.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Neither Harley nor Harry has needed any additional hospital admissions since their birth.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The bill allows someone’s spouse to identify them as a gang member, accepting online admissions of gang membership, and reducing the number of times a person must be seen in the company of gang members from four to two.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
In a departure from BFA’s typically competitive admissions process, applicants will not be required to sit an art entrance examination or submit a prior portfolio.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
Both undergraduate programs — Columbia College and Columbia Engineering — will remain test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle, giving applicants more time to prepare for the tests.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Sarah Sinclair, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
When treatment gets interrupted, people end up hospitalized, and each of those admissions costs a plan somewhere between $8,000 and $15,000.
—Ganesh Padmanabhan, Fortune, 19 June 2026
These are all admissions of reality, from a Kremlin whose war effort has rarely accepted anything short of total victory.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The bill allows someone’s spouse to identify them as a gang member, accepting online admissions of gang membership, and reducing the number of times a person must be seen in the company of gang members from four to two.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Neither Harley nor Harry has needed any additional hospital admissions since their birth.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The bill allows someone’s spouse to identify them as a gang member, accepting online admissions of gang membership, and reducing the number of times a person must be seen in the company of gang members from four to two.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
In a departure from BFA’s typically competitive admissions process, applicants will not be required to sit an art entrance examination or submit a prior portfolio.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 15 June 2026
Both undergraduate programs — Columbia College and Columbia Engineering — will remain test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle, giving applicants more time to prepare for the tests.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissions
Noun
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Among the Cambodians to exploit the instability was Toek Tik, a once-impoverished former Khmer Rouge foot soldier whose confessions helped investigators substantiate some of their claims against Latchford.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Between photos of her kids and candid confessions about parenthood, the pair continue to express their love out loud.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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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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The entrance is set back from the road, and massive doors swing open automatically, leading guests into a small, windowless lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rather than pursuing code maliciousness, limit code behavior regarding networking calls, file accesses and memory execution.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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New entries include Neon horror feature Leviticus.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Yes; the property features accessible rooms and central entrances.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Maintaining situational and spatial awareness, such as moving quickly, following the flow of people, and not blocking entrances with luggage, helps everything run smoothly.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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This sleeveless mini dress features a modern square neckline, an open back, and convenient side pockets for your phone, wallet, keys, lip gloss, and other essentials.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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There was a battered oversized computer keyboard with bold black letters on bright yellow keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Future quantum gateways may connect quantum and conventional computing environments.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Several of these mountain towns act as base camps for outdoor adventures; others are gateways to some of the country’s greatest national parks.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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“Admissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissions. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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