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
The plaintiff, who the lawsuit said has lived in the US with his wife and son since being admitted as a refugee in 2024, was abruptly detained January 11.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Among other measures, the settlement stipulates that Columbia won't consider race in admissions, programming or hiring, will provide a demographic and academics breakdown of all rejected and admitted students, and will review its international admissions process.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
Reflecting on his time at The Jerry Springer Show, Wilkos admitted fights were allowed up to a point.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
His emergency call led to the assault conviction of Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, who admitted jealousy over the woman’s friendship with the president’s youngest son.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Three other children in the vehicle were also taken to an area hospital and admitted.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
With the metal hitting record highs, Tait admitted that predicting exact figures is futile.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Isaacs has admitted that coming off the bench is new to him, but as he's grown more comfortable in his role, the Aggies have begun to flourish.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
An 18-year-old admitted Wednesday to carrying out a 2022 mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, which killed five people – including his older brother and a police officer – pleading guilty to murder and multiple other charges just days before trial.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Among other measures, the settlement stipulates that Columbia won't consider race in admissions, programming or hiring, will provide a demographic and academics breakdown of all rejected and admitted students, and will review its international admissions process.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 Jan. 2026
Reflecting on his time at The Jerry Springer Show, Wilkos admitted fights were allowed up to a point.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
His emergency call led to the assault conviction of Matvei Rumiantsev, 22, who admitted jealousy over the woman’s friendship with the president’s youngest son.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Three other children in the vehicle were also taken to an area hospital and admitted.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
With the metal hitting record highs, Tait admitted that predicting exact figures is futile.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Isaacs has admitted that coming off the bench is new to him, but as he's grown more comfortable in his role, the Aggies have begun to flourish.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
An 18-year-old admitted Wednesday to carrying out a 2022 mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, which killed five people – including his older brother and a police officer – pleading guilty to murder and multiple other charges just days before trial.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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Smith, 50, also confessed to buying and possessing pornographic images of minors.—
Chris Dolmetsch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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A couple of weeks later, Gillooly confessed and also agreed to testify that Harding approved the plan to attack Kerrigan.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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The baby had not received any medical attention until after their mother was arrested, Wells said, but was then taken it a hospital.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, the Bureau paid far more than anticipated for services without verifying whether inmates received appropriate care.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Council’s report acknowledged that all of Indiana’s potential sources of rare earth elements are thought to have low concentrations.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Qatar acknowledged the calls but offered few specifics on what was discussed.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Liverpool conceded a goal down that flank, and eventually Slot had to introduce Joe Gomez and move Endo into midfield.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Even if Senate Republicans conceded to breaking up the funding package, the bills would be kicked back to the House of Representatives, which is on a weeklong recess.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Senate agreed in 2006, when lawmakers confirmed Warsh to the Fed by voice vote.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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