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
People can qualify for benefits under the federal law if they were granted asylum, admitted as a refugee or are recognized as a victim of human trafficking, for example.
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Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Any student with an outstanding balance of $1,000 for more than 30 days is barred from being admitted, readmitted or allowed to enroll in any online or in-person courses.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Talking during Series Mania Forum’s panel about Global Audiovisual Alliances, Roy admitted that many Europeans want to collaborate with Canada.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 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
During Combs’ high-profile federal criminal trial last summer, his attorneys readily admitted Combs was physically violent with Ventura during the course of their decade-long relationship.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Of the nearly 48,000 applications to its class of 2029—who started this past fall—only about 2,000 were admitted, an acceptance rate of around 4%.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Ally Invest neither admitted nor denied the SEC’s findings, the agency said.
—Chase Jordan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The lack of change is because of a lack of clarity, Powell admitted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Any student with an outstanding balance of $1,000 for more than 30 days is barred from being admitted, readmitted or allowed to enroll in any online or in-person courses.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Talking during Series Mania Forum’s panel about Global Audiovisual Alliances, Roy admitted that many Europeans want to collaborate with Canada.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 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
During Combs’ high-profile federal criminal trial last summer, his attorneys readily admitted Combs was physically violent with Ventura during the course of their decade-long relationship.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Of the nearly 48,000 applications to its class of 2029—who started this past fall—only about 2,000 were admitted, an acceptance rate of around 4%.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Ally Invest neither admitted nor denied the SEC’s findings, the agency said.
—Chase Jordan
march 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The lack of change is because of a lack of clarity, Powell admitted.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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During a recorded interview, officials said Catron confessed to possessing child pornography.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taylor confessed to having pushed Ritchson, who more than pushed Taylor right back.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Omar Mousa, a 31-year-old Palestinian who fled to Ireland during the Gaza war, received a job offer last year from an internal medicine residency at Marshall University in West Virginia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Rivers has received some second-round buzz, despite his shorter-than-average stature.—
Mike Kaye
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump has not acknowledged Qalibaf by name in his statements claiming major breakthroughs in diplomacy between Washington and Tehran.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Also, sitting unrestored is the Uptown Theatre, acknowledged as one of Chicago’s most important architectural treasures, a music venue with a capacity not that different from the one proposed at the 1901 Project and a theater itself located in a neighborhood that needs investment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 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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