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
The mom of three then admitted that her daughter loves to sing, dance and perform.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The former president of one of the largest homeowners associations in Florida — and her husband — admitted in court on Thursday afternoon to their roles in fleecing $2 million from residents’ monthly maintenance fees.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The team graded how well the AI model could provide an accurate diagnosis at three moments in time, from the triage stage in the ER, up to being admitted into the hospital.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
The firm admitted that its own AI policies had not been followed when preparing the document.
—John Kell, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Kelce admitted the Chiefs were looking to improve the pass rush.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Affidavits say former officer Solomon Omotoya – who is out on bond – admitted pulling criminal histories on political figures and that Cantrell, the town's former police chief, used the system to run background checks for his wife.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
At community meetings, Seymour admitted his shock at learning about the poor relations between the police and many residents.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Yurov admitted during a meeting with John Hynes on Tuesday morning that he has been caught off guard by how different the regular season is compared to the playoffs.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The former president of one of the largest homeowners associations in Florida — and her husband — admitted in court on Thursday afternoon to their roles in fleecing $2 million from residents’ monthly maintenance fees.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The team graded how well the AI model could provide an accurate diagnosis at three moments in time, from the triage stage in the ER, up to being admitted into the hospital.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Apr. 2026
The firm admitted that its own AI policies had not been followed when preparing the document.
—John Kell, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Kelce admitted the Chiefs were looking to improve the pass rush.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Affidavits say former officer Solomon Omotoya – who is out on bond – admitted pulling criminal histories on political figures and that Cantrell, the town's former police chief, used the system to run background checks for his wife.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
At community meetings, Seymour admitted his shock at learning about the poor relations between the police and many residents.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Yurov admitted during a meeting with John Hynes on Tuesday morning that he has been caught off guard by how different the regular season is compared to the playoffs.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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However, Bryant’s uncle, Raymond Bryant, testified during the other men’s criminal trial that his nephew had confessed to the shooting.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The arrest form says Womble confessed to shooting at her dodge charger.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Store managers by and large received them warmly but said that sourcing decisions were above their pay grade.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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The Mets have received little from the back end of their rotation — ironically, Peterson is one of the pitchers to blame here, alongside Kodai Senga — but Scott could provide a higher floor and ceiling in one of those spots.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Maybe we’re being acknowledged a little bit more by the mainstream now.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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As an octogenarian herself, Atomi acknowledged the need to replicate the research among an older, larger population.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Defensively, Miami has conceded 15 goals, showing vulnerability along the back line.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting, conceded to remain detained pending further legal proceedings in his case, his attorney said at his detention hearing on Thursday.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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After a Wisconsin breeding and animal research facility that housed thousands of beagles agreed to sell most of their animals, some of the dogs will be headed to the Chicago area.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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David Ross — the manager fired by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer after Counsell agreed to a five-year, $40 million contract — has reemerged as an ESPN broadcaster and a co-host with Anthony Rizzo on a podcast reuniting members of the 2016 World Series team.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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