1
as in confession
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 access
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admission
Their arrival coincides with President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to end refugee admissions from countries such as Afghanistan, Sudan and the Republic of Congo.
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 May 2025
American officials welcomed a group of 59 South Africans as refugees even though the Trump administration has shut down refugee admissions from almost all other counties.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 May 2025
Indonesia’s film sector has demonstrated impressive growth, achieving over 80 million admissions and maintaining 65% local box office market share in 2024 alone.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
Quarterly admissions revenue decreased 8.9 percent to $264.1 million, while concession revenue dropped 6.2 percent to $210.4 million, as Cinemark posted a 7.8 percent decrease in attendance to 36.6 million patrons.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 May 2025
American officials welcomed a group of 59 South Africans as refugees even though the Trump administration has shut down refugee admissions from almost all other counties.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 May 2025
Indonesia’s film sector has demonstrated impressive growth, achieving over 80 million admissions and maintaining 65% local box office market share in 2024 alone.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
Quarterly admissions revenue decreased 8.9 percent to $264.1 million, while concession revenue dropped 6.2 percent to $210.4 million, as Cinemark posted a 7.8 percent decrease in attendance to 36.6 million patrons.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
Noun
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In the following months, Fred confessed – then recanted his confession – to several of the murders at different moments in the investigation.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Augustine’s work was one of ‘apologetics’ in the proper sense of the word – a defence of Christian virtue and a public confession of Christian faith as the basis for the true society: for the good, for justice, and true lasting peace.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Other perks: No-rush returns, early access to deals, and freebies on the first of each month.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The new episodes, which will now center on one 11-minute story, will be available same day-and-date in the U.S. on PBS stations and PBS KIDS digital platforms, keeping U.S. kids’ free access to early learning for free.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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The coaching staff’s insistence on sticking with Freddy Gaudreau and Gus Nyquist on the third line was curious.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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But still nearly six months after the election, Plouffe was one of very few sources who would openly discuss Biden’s declining health and his insistence on running for a second term.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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The entrance is made up of large wooden double doors, which open onto the living room.—
Adam Williams
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2025
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Many houses as well as structures around the city — like the Alhambra and Douglas entrances — were built with coral rock.—
Jimena Romero,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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The late Queen was the longest-serving sovereign in British history upon her death at age 96 and had reigned for a record 70 years, with her son's accession sparking an extensive transition of coins, stamps, ciphers and more to reflect his new reign.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has opposed Ukraine’s accession to the EU in part because of claims that ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine face discrimination.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Ask Them to Tell You Their Stories This lack of acknowledgment underscores a broader societal discomfort with sustained mourning.—
Rebecca Soffer,
Time,
10 May 2025
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To echo Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s recent acknowledgments, Mayor Woods in particular notes that solutions must include a structural rethink of our tax system so that stability and fairness are not at odds.—
Nathaniel George Booker,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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The entire front of the vehicle appeared to be crushed and the driver’s side door of the vehicle was open.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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And Jayson Tatum wasn’t walking through the door to save the season.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed no concessions were made, though a safe corridor was provided.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Many of the 700 million WIndows 10 holdouts will be hoping for wider concessions for the OS itself before October’s deadline.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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