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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
Plemons admits Lanthimos’ rehearsal process initially left him lost.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Even after 12 years together, Sarah admits that those who knew them in high school are still probably shocked by their coupling.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Still, Johnston admits, eventual users of a Starcloud data center will have to be patient.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Although sworn to secrecy by the MCU, Sadie Sink admits there’s sometimes some truth to the online fan theories.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Herrera admits she’s relapsed at times.
—Lucas Waldron, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2026
Cher admits she's puzzled by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's relationship.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
But there's a reason O'Connor admits that Monday will be tough.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … OFF THE MARK – New CBS anchor admits media 'missed the story' on several high-profile topics.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Even after 12 years together, Sarah admits that those who knew them in high school are still probably shocked by their coupling.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Still, Johnston admits, eventual users of a Starcloud data center will have to be patient.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Although sworn to secrecy by the MCU, Sadie Sink admits there’s sometimes some truth to the online fan theories.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
Herrera admits she’s relapsed at times.
—Lucas Waldron, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2026
Cher admits she's puzzled by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's relationship.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
But there's a reason O'Connor admits that Monday will be tough.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … OFF THE MARK – New CBS anchor admits media 'missed the story' on several high-profile topics.
—FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admits
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Despite often appearing invincible on the tennis court, Djokovic confesses to one major weakness off it.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the book, Poppy doesn’t run after Alex, but finds him in the local dive bar and confesses her love in front of all his coworkers.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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MemorialCare delivers expert, compassionate maternity care – from emergency OB to neonatal support – ensuring every mother and baby receives the highest level of care.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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If an employee receives a paycheck by mail, make a copy of that document.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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To Spoelstra, what such an alignment concedes with spacing can be compensated with offensive rebounds, with the Heat prioritizing possessions.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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In the settlement agreement, Ceratizit neither admits liability nor concedes that the government’s claims are well-founded.—
Desiree Mathurin
December 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
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The intelligent age demands a recalibration of the relationship between institutions and citizens, one that acknowledges the psychological and political consequences of information abundance and technological opacity.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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What’s ahead Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, a Democrat from Oakland who authored AB 130, acknowledges the criticism that California is still not building enough homes to greatly lower prices despite the flurry of bills passed by the Legislature in recent years.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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Ruth Susswein, director of consumer protection at Consumer Action, agrees that some consumers would end up with fewer credit card options, lower credit limits and possibly more fees.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Tony Kennedy, a large lake specialist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), agrees.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Admits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admits. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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