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
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While Hadden-Paton was unsuccessful in keeping his dapper suit, his costar, Hugh Bonneville, who plays Lord Grantham, confessed to Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan on Live!—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The suspect was later named as 22-year-old Robinson, and was reported to have confessed to the crime to his father.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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Epstein made an unmonitored call, thought to be to his girlfriend at the time, shortly before his death, which Barr acknowledged was a violation of procedures.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Altman acknowledged the tension this creates, given the intimate nature of AI interactions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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All of this means that, as Powell conceded at the annual Jackson Hole summit, the Fed’s dual mandate of ensuring price stability and maximizing employment may be skewing toward prioritizing jobs for the first time in half a decade.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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On the 18th hole of the final match, Nicklaus sank his par putt and then conceded Tony Jacklin’s short par putt, ensuring both the match and the Ryder Cup ended in a tie.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The House General Investigating Committee, led by Republicans, unanimously agreed to bring forth 20 articles of impeachment.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Watching beets grow is almost as bad as eating them, all of us agreed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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