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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
The man admits that his expectation is for both of them to contribute equally once they are settled.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Hakan Çalhanoğlu himself admits that the thinking behind his own initiative was to simply give back to a world that has afforded him a life many can only dream of.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Assistant coach Eddie Riemer, Farke admits, leads on this discipline, but as part of a wider team effort.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Even Jackson Lamb, who’d been reluctant to endorse Shirley’s suspicion that Roddy was targeted deliberately by a van that nearly killed him, admits that Roddy’s romantic relationship was finally enough to pique his interest.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Though Stege Bojer admits having one foot in the door help in his pursuit to secure suppliers and low minimums.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Lessons learned Along the way, Koh admits she’s made mistakes and learned some hard lessons.
—Alice Park, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Wolfe admits that Disney adults are buying what the multibillion-dollar corporation is selling.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Hakan Çalhanoğlu himself admits that the thinking behind his own initiative was to simply give back to a world that has afforded him a life many can only dream of.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Assistant coach Eddie Riemer, Farke admits, leads on this discipline, but as part of a wider team effort.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Even Jackson Lamb, who’d been reluctant to endorse Shirley’s suspicion that Roddy was targeted deliberately by a van that nearly killed him, admits that Roddy’s romantic relationship was finally enough to pique his interest.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Though Stege Bojer admits having one foot in the door help in his pursuit to secure suppliers and low minimums.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Lessons learned Along the way, Koh admits she’s made mistakes and learned some hard lessons.
—Alice Park, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Wolfe admits that Disney adults are buying what the multibillion-dollar corporation is selling.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admits
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Weatherald confesses to being a lazy cricketer in his youth, in part because of the cruisy nature of a Darwin upbringing.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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During the actual ceremony, Ozzy confesses that he was overcome with emotion.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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The difference in how much each school receives of these funds is stark, the dashboard shows, with schools that were more White and affluent receiving fewer dollars.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The program receives most of its funding from the federal government.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Sackrison concedes that these are challenging times for auto buyers.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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These traits don’t exactly present themselves as prime nominees for being the life of the party, Brown concedes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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Tranter acknowledges he’s been fortunate to make a more-than-comfortable living in a business that at its best remains a pipe dream for most.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slot’s more patient and pragmatic Liverpool is a reflection of a new reality, which Klopp himself acknowledges.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gender diversity is not pathological, agrees the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, another organization that’s critical of the practice.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Abbott agrees that the Pride sequences are among her favorites in Fairyland.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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