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
Outpatient visits increased by 377%, emergency department visits dropped by 63% and hospital admissions fell by 41%.
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Teanika D. Hoffman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2026
In addition to gaining employment, psychiatric rehabilitation can help people with severe psychiatric disabilities reduce hospital admissions, obtain housing, improve cognitive function and reduce stigma.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
On the 536th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Brad D’Arco, a prep school admissions consultant, about the cutthroat world of athletics recruiting at prep schools.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Austin Community College, which accepts applications year round and has an open-door admissions policy, is offering in-district high school seniors free tuition.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of those visits result in hospital admissions, which the Sheriff’s Office must cover, though certain costs may be reimbursed through a state Medi-Cal program — reimbursements that officials say AmeriChoice would help secure.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For profit hospital systems with significant footprints in Florida have been accused of prioritizing revenue generating admissions over patient necessity.
—Linda D. Gadd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Gerald Bradshaw is an international college admissions consultant with Bradshaw College Consulting in Crown Point.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In one instance, Jeff Weinhold writes to a colleague, Ben Baker, about VIP club admissions, with prices charged up to $199.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Teanika D. Hoffman, Baltimore Sun, 21 Mar. 2026
In addition to gaining employment, psychiatric rehabilitation can help people with severe psychiatric disabilities reduce hospital admissions, obtain housing, improve cognitive function and reduce stigma.
—Adrienne Lapidos, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
On the 536th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Brad D’Arco, a prep school admissions consultant, about the cutthroat world of athletics recruiting at prep schools.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Austin Community College, which accepts applications year round and has an open-door admissions policy, is offering in-district high school seniors free tuition.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of those visits result in hospital admissions, which the Sheriff’s Office must cover, though certain costs may be reimbursed through a state Medi-Cal program — reimbursements that officials say AmeriChoice would help secure.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For profit hospital systems with significant footprints in Florida have been accused of prioritizing revenue generating admissions over patient necessity.
—Linda D. Gadd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Gerald Bradshaw is an international college admissions consultant with Bradshaw College Consulting in Crown Point.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In one instance, Jeff Weinhold writes to a colleague, Ben Baker, about VIP club admissions, with prices charged up to $199.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissions
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Amnesty said Mohammadi denied the charges and retracted his confessions in court, saying they were extracted under torture.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Amnesty said Mohammadi denied the charges and retracted his confessions in court, saying they were extracted under torture.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 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
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Set the scene The Somm Hotel & Spa officially opened its doors in September 2025, launching in the heart of Woodinville wine country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Once the girls got into the car, the man locked the doors and exposed himself, according to LAPD investigators.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 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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The data generated at this center reaches about 6 million entries per year, the highest in China.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Fewer successful entries can mean fewer ejections.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Overnight, workers lined entrances to the refinery holding signs, honking horns, and settling in for around-the-clock picketing.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cities and neighborhoods across the United States install them at intersections and neighborhood entrances.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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His sons were inside, and so were Denise Lee's purse, keys and phone.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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As there is virtually zero crime on the island, there are no room keys or locks on the doors here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Kuwait’s Shuwaikh Port saw four late departures, while Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port had two transshipment delays, with both gateways seeing zero cases on Sunday.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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The airports are gateways to millions of passengers flying to and from destinations that span Australia, India, Europe and North America.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Admissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissions. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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