1
as in confessing
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 receiving
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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3
as in owning (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 admitting
DeSantis stopped shy of admitting during a press conference on Thursday that the site would be closed, only noting that both parties were discussing operations moving forward.
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Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Continue reading … SCHOOL SHAKEUP — Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
As more colleges became coeducational, women had more options, and many women’s colleges either closed, merged or began admitting men.
—Alex C. Lange, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The Marlins also could designate him for assignment, but that would be admitting a mistake on a player who was given $4 million guaranteed 2 1/2 months ago.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
By its final years, the hall mostly hosted dancing, admitting men for 50 cents and women free of charge.
—Graham Womack
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
The first step was admitting there was a problem.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Starting audience work on day one means admitting the art alone isn’t enough to fill a theater.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, admitting mistakes doesn’t come easily for many people.
—Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Continue reading … SCHOOL SHAKEUP — Smith College 'makes a mockery' of all-women status by admitting transgender students, education watchdog says.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
As more colleges became coeducational, women had more options, and many women’s colleges either closed, merged or began admitting men.
—Alex C. Lange, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
The Marlins also could designate him for assignment, but that would be admitting a mistake on a player who was given $4 million guaranteed 2 1/2 months ago.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
By its final years, the hall mostly hosted dancing, admitting men for 50 cents and women free of charge.
—Graham Womack
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
The first step was admitting there was a problem.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Starting audience work on day one means admitting the art alone isn’t enough to fill a theater.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, admitting mistakes doesn’t come easily for many people.
—Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitting
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In October 2014, TMZ obtained an audio recording of Collins allegedly confessing in a 2012 joint therapy session with then-wife Faye Grant to molesting underage girls.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Robinson left a handwritten note for his romantic partner confessing to the crime, and also confessed to friends on the chat room platform Discord, prosecutors said.—
Matthew Brown,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Back in New York, right-hander Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) played catch Wednesday for the first time since receiving an epidural last week.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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As a result, the bank may temporarily freeze the entire account after receiving the levy notice.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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While acknowledging that antisemites may have good characteristics—a loving husband, a generous and conscientious citizen—Sartre claimed that their hatred ultimately defines them.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
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The event created space for conversation about how advances in at‑home beauty devices are becoming part of evolving personal care routines, while acknowledging the experiences of people navigating hormonal conditions that can affect skin and hair growth.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Their final away game might not look great but Chelsea are on one of the worst runs in the club’s history, losing the last six games while conceding 14 goals and scoring only one.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Led by forward Trinity Rodman, the Spirit have scored 10 goals while conceding just four through seven matches.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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People facing the prospect of prolonged ICE detention are increasingly abandoning their claims for humanitarian protection and agreeing to depart voluntarily.—
Maria Sacchetti,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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The other projects agreeing to Trump’s buyouts as of early May were Golden State Wind, in California, and Bluepoint Wind, off New Jersey and New York.—
Ben Link,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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“Admitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitting. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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