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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2
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
Cooper Flagg's first season in the NBA has not gone as planned and the rookie admitted it’s been tough.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents obtained by The Sacramento Bee.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
And Peterson actually admitted as such in the aftermath.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
But these standardized measures ensure that admitted students are sufficiently prepared to succeed and that very expensive degrees will hold their value and accurately signal achievement to employers.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Even Turner admitted that these ideas were already dominant in the zeitgeist.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The Devon native admitted that her participation in the ceremony may have been symbolic of the King's desire for his coronation to be as inclusive as possible.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The girl's father also confronted Joseph, who allegedly admitted guilt to him and authorities.
—Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2023, former Broward Circuit Court Judge John Murphy limited the digital evidence admitted into the retrial to the day of and following the murders.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents obtained by The Sacramento Bee.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
And Peterson actually admitted as such in the aftermath.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
But these standardized measures ensure that admitted students are sufficiently prepared to succeed and that very expensive degrees will hold their value and accurately signal achievement to employers.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Even Turner admitted that these ideas were already dominant in the zeitgeist.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
The Devon native admitted that her participation in the ceremony may have been symbolic of the King's desire for his coronation to be as inclusive as possible.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The girl's father also confronted Joseph, who allegedly admitted guilt to him and authorities.
—Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
In 2023, former Broward Circuit Court Judge John Murphy limited the digital evidence admitted into the retrial to the day of and following the murders.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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He was arrested at the home and later confessed to killing Eric, a student at Florida International University.—
March 30,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In opening statements, prosecutors laid out the details of the attack and said Gerhardt Konig confessed to his 19-year-old son in a FaceTime conversation.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The program accepted nearly 300,000 returns in its final year, according to internal IRS data reported by the Associated Press, and received strong satisfaction ratings from users.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The city's first attempt at hosting the country's most popular sporting event was largely well-received.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thursday's news includes an update on the Artemis II mission, takeaways from a presidential address last night and one mother's journey to have her symptoms be acknowledged.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Golden Knights have conceded 223 goals while scoring 227 for a +4 scoring differential.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Current’s six conceded six goals — after 13 allowed through all of last season — is another stat to watch.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Fourteen months after Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs started contract discussions, the sides agreed to a six-year, $115 million extension through the 2032 season.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Idaho lawmakers narrowly agreed to send a bill aimed at lowering prices for first-time homebuyers to the governor’s desk on Thursday, continuing a late comeback for housing reform this legislative session.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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