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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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
But even Kerr, who as of last week still said Kuminga’s return to the lineup was a possibility, has admitted that Kuminga’s departure is likely, but refuted claims that he and Kuminga’s relationship has become frayed.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The reality star admitted that a boob job was't a always a part of her near future.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore admitted last week that his department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Both players were announced as signed and admitted into the university as of Tuesday morning.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Mangione's defense team has argued in both state and federal court that the contents of Mangione's backpack, including a pistol and notebook, should not be admitted at trial because police searched the backpack prior to receiving a search warrant.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Briscoe admitted that the most recent format was always a bit strange to him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Triston Casas, recovering from a ruptured patellar tendon, admitted that being ready for Opening Day would be tough.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Jennette McCurdy admitted the hardest part of returning to Hollywood isn’t the work itself, but realizing dishonesty is rewarded in the industry.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
The reality star admitted that a boob job was't a always a part of her near future.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore admitted last week that his department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was watered down to shield top brass from scrutiny.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Both players were announced as signed and admitted into the university as of Tuesday morning.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Mangione's defense team has argued in both state and federal court that the contents of Mangione's backpack, including a pistol and notebook, should not be admitted at trial because police searched the backpack prior to receiving a search warrant.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Briscoe admitted that the most recent format was always a bit strange to him.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Triston Casas, recovering from a ruptured patellar tendon, admitted that being ready for Opening Day would be tough.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Jennette McCurdy admitted the hardest part of returning to Hollywood isn’t the work itself, but realizing dishonesty is rewarded in the industry.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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His father turned him in after the teenager allegedly confessed to the crime when confronted over the burns.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Jan. 2026
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Neither confessed, which set Greg off.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Minutes later, police received a call from a different location from a man who said he’d been shot by federal officers and was requesting help, according to Day and dispatch audio.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Like schools across the country, Epic received federal relief funds to operate during the pandemic.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thompson and his attorney acknowledged in court that no plea agreement had been reached with local prosecutors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In her own statement, Halligan acknowledged that her 120-day tenure had come to an end on Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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But under questioning from Cruz, Vladeck conceded that approving a nondisclosure order without any factual proffer would be inconsistent with a judge’s oath, if that hypothetical were true.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some peers, smart ones, have conceded the death of this tradition.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The dispute was resolved after Singh agreed to provide additional context, explaining that the files were collaborative documents shared among participants through the messaging app Signal.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The state of Idaho asked the Supreme Court to hear the case, and this past summer the court agreed to review it.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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