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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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
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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This could easily have been nipped in the bud had Brook confessed to what had happened before the third ODI in Wellington, rather than halfway through the game itself, and then immediately been suspended just for that game by England.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The police force said that the man’s partner was present at the residence and allegedly confessed to the crime.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 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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Several African governments, including Botswana, Uganda, South Africa and Kenya, have acknowledged the scale of the problem.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s minister of information and communications technology, Sattar Hashemi, acknowledged the economic toll caused by the blackout tactics.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Gradually, concessions were secured, culminating in elections that the violent regimes lost and ultimately conceded.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The court conceded the presence or appearance of corruption when a politician takes a lot of campaign money from a single individual.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The defendants denied the allegations, and the parties jointly agreed to dismiss the case.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two former Soviet republics, Armenia and Azerbaijan, agreed under the deal to reopen key transportation routes and bolster cooperation with the United States in energy, technology and economy.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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