1
as in confessed
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 received
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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3
as in owned (up)
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
I admit to some suspicions about the new neighbors
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Recent Examples of admitted
Fairley also admitted Thursday to placing wagers and recruiting and bribing college basketball players to underperform in games in a separate NCAA point-shaving case brought by federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania.
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Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Between 65% and 93% of patients admitted after a fall were actively taking fall-risk-increasing drugs at the time of injury.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Eastland, a registered nurse since 2008 and Camp Mystic's chief health officer for 16 years, neither admitted nor denied the allegations but agreed to disciplinary action.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Iwamasa admitted giving him the shot.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Still, Rinna admitted Pratt appears to have momentum behind him.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The study’s author essentially admitted as much.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Jackson, 47, of East Chicago, admitted in March to dealing in cocaine, a Level 5 felony.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Each reservation is valid for a one-hour session, and groups are admitted every 20 minutes.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Between 65% and 93% of patients admitted after a fall were actively taking fall-risk-increasing drugs at the time of injury.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Eastland, a registered nurse since 2008 and Camp Mystic's chief health officer for 16 years, neither admitted nor denied the allegations but agreed to disciplinary action.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Iwamasa admitted giving him the shot.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026
Still, Rinna admitted Pratt appears to have momentum behind him.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The study’s author essentially admitted as much.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Jackson, 47, of East Chicago, admitted in March to dealing in cocaine, a Level 5 felony.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Each reservation is valid for a one-hour session, and groups are admitted every 20 minutes.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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Shortly after he was arrested, Marrs confessed to the murder and alleged that he was inebriated and broke into Erickson's home to steal money.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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That same day, the then-Prince Charles had confessed his adultery on television.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
30 May 2026
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Eco effort The resort received Gold LEED certification in 2010, less than a year after opening.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Deputy Public Defender Carlos Bido said in court that Perry is retired and received an honorable discharge from the military.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Cruz acknowledged the awkwardness of convening a hearing on the topic of college sports while larger global crises erupt.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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This time around, Sibony acknowledged that the sculptures aren’t all displayed exactly as found.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Konate made 42 appearances — 31 in the Premier League — helping his side keep the second strongest defensive record in the division behind Arsenal with 41 goals conceded.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Aledo sophomore starting pitcher Tempe Perry conceded 13 hits, 11 earned runs and five walks.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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Cuba's armed forces said on Facebook that the meeting took place with mutual agreement and that both sides agreed to maintain communication.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The company agreed to pay a civil penalty of $306,426, according to a consent agreement.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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