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 University of California will consider reinstating a requirement that undergraduate applicants submit scores on standardized admissions tests like the ACT or SAT.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education, a New York City company that helps advise high school students and their families on the college admissions process, said that creativity — along with creative problem-solving — helps set graduates apart from their peers.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 June 2026
High test scores can also put a prospective student from a low-income family on a college admissions office’s radar who may have otherwise been overlooked on account of their high school.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
The Justice Department said last month that UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine intentionally used race for the last three years to discriminate against white and Asian applicants during admissions.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Back in 2020, the University of California system dropped SAT and ACT test scores from admissions decisions in pursuit of social engineering instead of academic achievement.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The admissions process for first-year undergraduates at the University of California may get a major overhaul.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
On Friday, the federal government said in a court filing that the Air Force Academy has also ended race-conscious admissions.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Several resettlement agency directors noted in interviews that many of the examples in the executive order have to do with people entering the country under immigration programs separate from refugee admissions.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education, a New York City company that helps advise high school students and their families on the college admissions process, said that creativity — along with creative problem-solving — helps set graduates apart from their peers.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 12 June 2026
High test scores can also put a prospective student from a low-income family on a college admissions office’s radar who may have otherwise been overlooked on account of their high school.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
The Justice Department said last month that UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine intentionally used race for the last three years to discriminate against white and Asian applicants during admissions.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Back in 2020, the University of California system dropped SAT and ACT test scores from admissions decisions in pursuit of social engineering instead of academic achievement.
—Adam B. Summers, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The admissions process for first-year undergraduates at the University of California may get a major overhaul.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
On Friday, the federal government said in a court filing that the Air Force Academy has also ended race-conscious admissions.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Several resettlement agency directors noted in interviews that many of the examples in the executive order have to do with people entering the country under immigration programs separate from refugee admissions.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissions
Noun
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Oziel’s mistress, Judalon Smyth, learned about the confessions and informed the police.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Rodrigo came up under the influence of Taylor Swift, who taught a generation of singers how to write post-breakup disses lightly dashed with antiheroic confessions.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
12 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
Noun
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Authorities also found a notebook in Mangione’s backpack containing handwritten entries that expressed frustration with the healthcare industry and an intent to carry out an attack, according to court filings.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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In some cases, the IRS system did not verify whether a five- or nine-digit number was actually a valid ZIP code, meaning entries with placeholder or otherwise invalid address information could still pass the initial screen.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 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
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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
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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 21 Jun. 2026.
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