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
But Crosby also admitted that bookies continue to prosper in Alabama.
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Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Yale accepted only 4% of more than 50,000 applicants for the class of 2030, and while Harvard has declined to release the newest admissions statistics until October, just 4% of nearly 48,000 hopefuls were admitted for the class of 2029.
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Lisa Chambers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The elder Freeman admitted he was initially disappointed that his son didn’t want to pursue football or basketball.
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David K. Li,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Vice Mayor Pam Foley admitted that community outreach was lacking after hearing from dozens of speakers in chambers Tuesday, all of whom opposed the parking rate hikes.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The sections admitted included those on the handling of both internal and external investigations.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 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.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
But Damon admitted that the mundane parts of travel have become more difficult with the passage of time.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Almost all patients required hospitalization, with roughly two-thirds of those admitted needing intensive care.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Keith O’Brien,
New Yorker,
25 June 2026
Yale accepted only 4% of more than 50,000 applicants for the class of 2030, and while Harvard has declined to release the newest admissions statistics until October, just 4% of nearly 48,000 hopefuls were admitted for the class of 2029.
—
Lisa Chambers,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The elder Freeman admitted he was initially disappointed that his son didn’t want to pursue football or basketball.
—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Vice Mayor Pam Foley admitted that community outreach was lacking after hearing from dozens of speakers in chambers Tuesday, all of whom opposed the parking rate hikes.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
The sections admitted included those on the handling of both internal and external investigations.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 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.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
But Damon admitted that the mundane parts of travel have become more difficult with the passage of time.
—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Almost all patients required hospitalization, with roughly two-thirds of those admitted needing intensive care.
—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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Mansfield eventually confessed to Barrett's abduction and murder after roughly two years of interviews with investigators.
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Hernandez confessed to the crime, a confession his defense team argued was false and borne from mental illness.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani leads the NL in votes received, which would give him the automatic starting spot at DH should that lead hold into Thursday, knocking Schmitt out of contention.
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Davis denied the charges and three years later, after pleading guilty for failing to report $8,800 in income on his 1972 Federal tax return, received vindication from the judge in the tax evasion case.
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Aguiar-Curry acknowledged the language could become a flashpoint as the bill moves through the Senate.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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While scoring goals left and right, the Dutch have also conceded a goal in every game, four in all.
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Baltimore will be getting its first female sheriff after incumbent Sam Cogen conceded to Sabrina Tapp-Harper in Maryland's primary election.
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Other board members agreed that the books be put into the curriculum as soon as possible.
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Lawmakers and the governor continue major investments in public schools, healthcare and agreed to increase spending on subsidized childcare and affordable housing.
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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