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
But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 20% of measles cases will result in admissions.
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Jennifer Berry Hawes, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Northwestern agreed in November 2025 to review its international admissions policies and to terminate an agreement reached with pro-Palestinian demonstrators to restore its federal funding.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The measure halts new admissions in rooms that already have two people; those already living in a room with three or four beds will not be forced to move.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
There are six-day and seven-day varieties, and the admissions must take place over eight and nine consecutive days, respectively.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Wealthy people get an unfair advantage in college admissions and everything else.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Around two-thirds of European countries experienced declines in admissions in 2025, with the extent of the decreases varying significantly.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
The Justice Department said the documents are needed to assess whether Harvard’s admissions practices violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination by establishments that receive federal funding.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Problem gambling treatment admissions have increased 30% in states with legal betting, and prediction markets have hit roughly 40 billion in trading volume in 2025 alone.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Berry Hawes, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Northwestern agreed in November 2025 to review its international admissions policies and to terminate an agreement reached with pro-Palestinian demonstrators to restore its federal funding.
—Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The measure halts new admissions in rooms that already have two people; those already living in a room with three or four beds will not be forced to move.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
There are six-day and seven-day varieties, and the admissions must take place over eight and nine consecutive days, respectively.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Wealthy people get an unfair advantage in college admissions and everything else.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Around two-thirds of European countries experienced declines in admissions in 2025, with the extent of the decreases varying significantly.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
The Justice Department said the documents are needed to assess whether Harvard’s admissions practices violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which bars discrimination by establishments that receive federal funding.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Problem gambling treatment admissions have increased 30% in states with legal betting, and prediction markets have hit roughly 40 billion in trading volume in 2025 alone.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissions
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After chasing thousands of leads and pursuing several false confessions, investigators arrested the four men in 1999.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Investigators chased thousands of leads and several false confessions before the four men were arrested in late 1999.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 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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The Deluxe Suites come with elegant French doors that open onto an oversized private terrace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Share beauty and ideas to open friendly doors today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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This year saw a record 853 entries submitted for nomination consideration.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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On Archive of Our Own, better known as AO3, the major hub of fan fiction today, M/M ships made up 83 out of 100 top entries as of mid-2025.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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High-resolution satellite imagery from February 10, 2026, analyzed by ISIS, shows Iran continuing to harden tunnel entrances at the underground complex carved into Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Despite the damage, the satellite images show Iran has buried entrances to a tunnel complex at the site, according to Reuters.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Marlana McElvaine’s car was found abandoned, with her keys and work badge still inside, the station reported.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are no room keys either, because there's no one to lock out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now that citizens can stare dumbfounded into the same distracting bright lights (and gambling gateways) via ever-present screens, the whole of the United States has essentially transformed into the hellscape once confined to Nevada’s southern tip.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Cortina d’Ampezzo is perched in the Veneto region and can be reached from several major gateways, including Venice and Milan, by train or car.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Admissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissions. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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