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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
And in November 2025 the efforts paid off as Noble South earned a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand designation, quite nice since Rainosek admits there’s a little brother complex when Mobile is compared to New Orleans.
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Kopitar admits the goodbyes have been emotional at times.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Sidi’s Melania finally admits the performance is an attempt to make friends.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
However, Weinstein admits that it's been important to balance being vulnerable with her followers and keeping some things about her mental health just for herself.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
David Leatherman, 48, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, was found guilty in November 2025 after an Alford Plea, in which a defendant maintains their innocence but admits there is sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Pages admits that coaches had preached the value of plate discipline to him for awhile.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Anderson admits that her sons, Brandon and Dylan, had to conceptually rein her in.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Kopitar admits the goodbyes have been emotional at times.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Sidi’s Melania finally admits the performance is an attempt to make friends.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
However, Weinstein admits that it's been important to balance being vulnerable with her followers and keeping some things about her mental health just for herself.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
David Leatherman, 48, of Hanover, Pennsylvania, was found guilty in November 2025 after an Alford Plea, in which a defendant maintains their innocence but admits there is sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Pages admits that coaches had preached the value of plate discipline to him for awhile.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Anderson admits that her sons, Brandon and Dylan, had to conceptually rein her in.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admits
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In the heart-wrenching Season 2 finale, Morgan and Karadec’s investigation into a poolside death at a Los Angeles hotel resulted in the arrest of Lucia, a guest relations manager who confesses to tipping off and then covering for the conman who murdered a home improvement reality show host.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alfie, my hero and king, and Sophie are in the marketplace, and Sophie confesses everything.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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The City of Miami Fire Rescue receives more than 200,000 calls for help each year.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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It is said that the Department of Defense is one of the few budget lines in the federal government that typically receives more than requested.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions.—
Darius Khalil Gordon,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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That kind of advance won’t make physical crews or the places trying to lure them very happy, a point Stone concedes.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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The article acknowledges that even with formal policies in place, resistance and non-compliance have persisted, noting that colleagues have attempted workarounds or expressed reluctance to accept accountability despite clear consequences.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Awareness acknowledges that autism exists; acceptance goes further by promoting true inclusion.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The scientific community agrees.—
Heather Bushman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 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.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Admits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admits. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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