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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
Marandi admits the performance was unexpected.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The company admits, however, that determined actors can still bypass safeguards.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Aundrea admits that her mom had reservations about the relationship, especially given that Ken was older than her mother.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
In her replies, the woman admits how much the situation hurts.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Hamill admits the Major was a relatively easy gig compared to his costars' responsibilities.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
Even OpenAI admits many models train on synthetic data - a bit like learning to drive by watching Fast & Furious.
—Kjartan Rist, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But Mamet admits the process of writing was perhaps the hardest part.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
But Corfield admits this particular twist is different.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
The company admits, however, that determined actors can still bypass safeguards.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Aundrea admits that her mom had reservations about the relationship, especially given that Ken was older than her mother.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
In her replies, the woman admits how much the situation hurts.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Hamill admits the Major was a relatively easy gig compared to his costars' responsibilities.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
Even OpenAI admits many models train on synthetic data - a bit like learning to drive by watching Fast & Furious.
—Kjartan Rist, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But Mamet admits the process of writing was perhaps the hardest part.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
But Corfield admits this particular twist is different.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admits
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Marshall later confesses everything to Charles, Oliver, and Mabel before attempting to kill them.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Go Hasegawa, who is in the process of designing one of the property’s 13 vacation homes, confesses that having complete creative control has instead been a source of stress.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Soon after that, Danielle started to self-harm, Miller said, adding that her daughter receives intensive therapy.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Piastri concedes and gives the place back.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even so, Whiddett concedes that bespoke remains the bigger prize.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wilson acknowledges ongoing risks from lagging labor indicators, but contends that the worst of the economic pain is now behind.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Nobes acknowledges the concern but pushes back on the framing.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nathan agrees, stating that the group is unique due to their dual identity as outsiders who live and work in Korea.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Victor looks into his creation’s eyes and agrees.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Admits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admits. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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