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
During an interview with detectives, Ivers admitted showing his manifesto to library staff.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
As HubSpot head of product Ng freely admitted, AI can make huge mistakes.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tuchel has admitted it himself.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Pratt also admitted in the plea agreement that GirlsDoPorn and its related websites netted him millions of dollars in revenue.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Julianne admitted that her and Derek’s successes in the entertainment industry have, at times, put a strain on their relationships with their siblings.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Being a woman in leadership — and in politics — isn’t easy, Kibbe admitted.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Boeing previously admitted that two of its 737 MAX flight technical pilots deceived the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft evaluation group about an aircraft part known as MCAS that affected the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Most are admitted on F-1 visas for academic study, M-1 visas for vocational training, or J-1 visas for exchange programs.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
As HubSpot head of product Ng freely admitted, AI can make huge mistakes.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Tuchel has admitted it himself.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Pratt also admitted in the plea agreement that GirlsDoPorn and its related websites netted him millions of dollars in revenue.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Julianne admitted that her and Derek’s successes in the entertainment industry have, at times, put a strain on their relationships with their siblings.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Being a woman in leadership — and in politics — isn’t easy, Kibbe admitted.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Boeing previously admitted that two of its 737 MAX flight technical pilots deceived the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft evaluation group about an aircraft part known as MCAS that affected the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Most are admitted on F-1 visas for academic study, M-1 visas for vocational training, or J-1 visas for exchange programs.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
Verb
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In 2013, the celebrity chef confessed to having used the slur in a legal deposition.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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When Harry confessed that the newlyweds’ romance was inspiring to him in his own dating life, Kate reportedly cried.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The request was met with boos from some Democrats who pointed out that a Colorado school shooting on the same day had not received the same ceremony.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the interview, Jenkins acknowledged the legislation includes some provisions that could help people, like temporary tax breaks for seniors, but said those are outweighed by cuts to programs millions rely on.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The study acknowledged some important limitations to the research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the family dinner that concludes episode 1 of Back to Reality, Chase conceded to Savannah's hard work.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mascherano conceded that his team was outplayed in the first half.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As The Athletic reported this week, an internal meeting was held to identify targets in the position, but no profile of player was agreed upon to pursue, and in any case any purchase depended on the sale of Dani Ceballos.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Norfolk Southern, the railroad company with the most famous derailment of this century near a small Ohio town, has agreed to an $85 billion buyout.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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