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as in confesses
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
the host of the talk show eventually admitted that she hadn't actually read the book you can't bring yourself to admit your mistakes
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as in receives
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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Recent Examples of admits
Today the city’s own economic development director admits most of The Plaza’s retail sits empty.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Besides politics, Lasher admits falling hard for magic tricks as a young person and even wrote a popular book about doing tricks.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The best one comes with a catch its own documentation admits.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Cantrell confronts Ravenna, who admits that he was hired to assassinate the president and the House speaker but had not yet had the chance.
—Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Lopetegui admits his side will be big outsiders in each of their three Group B fixtures.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 June 2026
But even the longtime host admits the new Food Network spin-off Chopped Castaways takes the competition to an entirely different level.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
But even the European Commission admits no member is completely ready.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
The approach, Black Thought admits, is indeed intentional and aimed at cultivating an organic expansion of the festival's appeal.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Besides politics, Lasher admits falling hard for magic tricks as a young person and even wrote a popular book about doing tricks.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The best one comes with a catch its own documentation admits.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Cantrell confronts Ravenna, who admits that he was hired to assassinate the president and the House speaker but had not yet had the chance.
—Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 13 June 2026
Lopetegui admits his side will be big outsiders in each of their three Group B fixtures.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 June 2026
But even the longtime host admits the new Food Network spin-off Chopped Castaways takes the competition to an entirely different level.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
But even the European Commission admits no member is completely ready.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admits
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Beau confesses to our trio, explaining how Lester's murder was intertwined with the death of mobster Nicky Caccimelio (Bobby Cannavale).—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Unlike the novel, where Charlie confesses that truth to Sam, the series’ Charlie holds the secret until Percy reveals it to Sam.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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If one candidate receives the majority of votes, no special general election will be held, according to the California Secretary of State.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The waiver concedes a major point of potential leverage at the start of these 60-day talks.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Katie Porter concedes in race for governor.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Melanie acknowledges that this is a fair point and promises to probably, definitely, most likely share a bed with him tonight.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Robertson agrees, noting that well-running HVAC systems rarely incorporate one system to heat and cool multiple floors.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
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“Admits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admits. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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