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
Julien Chorier, the sports director for the UTMB World Series and an accomplished trail runner himself, admitted race officials are concerned about runners using certain painkillers during races, but remaining consistent with WADA is more important for now.
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Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests who exit the building during an event will not be admitted back inside.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Honnold admitted the building might not be climbable.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Talking with the Star-Telegram, Tomlyn admitted Bullock was, in fact, in the apartment.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Richardson admitted frustration is understandable.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Coleman admitted that there was some anxiety during that process.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Noone admitted in court to touching the teen inappropriately by rubbing and grabbing the teen’s butt, kissing her arm and rubbing her thigh, according to the Times.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
During the Season 3 finale, DA Haller questioned private investigator Neil Bishop, who admitted he was blackmailed into working for Drug Enforcement Administration agent James De Marco.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Guests who exit the building during an event will not be admitted back inside.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Honnold admitted the building might not be climbable.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Talking with the Star-Telegram, Tomlyn admitted Bullock was, in fact, in the apartment.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
Richardson admitted frustration is understandable.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Coleman admitted that there was some anxiety during that process.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Noone admitted in court to touching the teen inappropriately by rubbing and grabbing the teen’s butt, kissing her arm and rubbing her thigh, according to the Times.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
During the Season 3 finale, DA Haller questioned private investigator Neil Bishop, who admitted he was blackmailed into working for Drug Enforcement Administration agent James De Marco.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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The traveler confessed to extorting others to commit self-harm, the memo said.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, the Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid, shortly after winning a bronze medal, tearfully confessed to cheating on his girlfriend and being wracked by regret.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children received more than 3,000 reports involving sadistic online exploitation, a 130% increase over the year prior, said Lauren Coffren, an executive director with the center.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Health officials urged anyone who was exposed and never received a measles-containing vaccine to contact their health care provider or DC Health and watch for symptoms for at least 21 days after their exposure.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In her remarks, academy President Lynette Howell Taylor acknowledged the questions many nominees have been asking themselves amid industry contraction, political volatility and global conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Frydnes acknowledged that awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to individuals facing persecution can carry risks, potentially intensifying pressure against them.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The invitation never came, and Zelensky conceded in our interview that basic questions related to the document remain unresolved.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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Malinowski conceded the congressional special election primary to progressive activist Analilia Mejia on Tuesday after Mejia notched 889 votes more than Malinowski in her comeback win.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the court also agreed to hear arguments about whether the Democratic mid-decade gerrymandering push is legal, regardless of whether voters approve the referendum.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Last summer, European members of NATO agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of their individual national GDP — a move Trump had been pushing for for some time.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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