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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2
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
Rather than take a chance with a jury, the state of Michigan decided to settle the case, but without admitting liability.
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Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Russia has long argued that one of its reasons for going to war in Ukraine was to prevent NATO from admitting Kyiv as a member and placing its forces in Ukraine.
—Vladimir Soldatkin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
And that the smooth surface could harbor either a thick ice crust and thin ocean, or a thin ice crust and a thick ocean, with either possibility admitting the existence of sub-surface hydrothermal vents.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Somebody came up with the idea of admitting partners who would be allocated the deduction from donating a conservation easement.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Credit is due for taking the first step of admitting there was a problem.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The brothers also gave their own statements to the judge, admitting their guilt and admitting to lying about the case in the past.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
This is the 49ers admitting at two positions that the team’s stars-and-scrubs model wasn’t going to work.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Betts has struggled for most of the season and hasn't been shy about admitting as such.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Russia has long argued that one of its reasons for going to war in Ukraine was to prevent NATO from admitting Kyiv as a member and placing its forces in Ukraine.
—Vladimir Soldatkin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
And that the smooth surface could harbor either a thick ice crust and thin ocean, or a thin ice crust and a thick ocean, with either possibility admitting the existence of sub-surface hydrothermal vents.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Somebody came up with the idea of admitting partners who would be allocated the deduction from donating a conservation easement.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Credit is due for taking the first step of admitting there was a problem.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The brothers also gave their own statements to the judge, admitting their guilt and admitting to lying about the case in the past.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
This is the 49ers admitting at two positions that the team’s stars-and-scrubs model wasn’t going to work.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Betts has struggled for most of the season and hasn't been shy about admitting as such.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitting
Verb
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The second season of the Netflix hit ended on a cliffhanger with Jackie finally confessing her feelings to Cole, but Alex hearing the confession.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the season 7 premiere, it was revealed that Natalie was fired after confessing to stealing medication for her ailing mother.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before receiving his sentence, Johnson asked the judge to view his actions from the perspective of a father.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now, quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ top receiving threat is … a 35-year-old Travis Kelce again?—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While acknowledging the tepid numbers, some analysts previously told ABC News that warnings about a recession are premature.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Teran said that leadership sets the tone by openly acknowledging caregiving responsibilities.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Baker ended up with the worst figures for an English debutant, conceding 76 runs from seven overs.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Kansas City Current have also scored a league-leading 36 goals, eight more than the Washington Spirit and San Diego Wave, while conceding just 10.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The case was settled after three years, with Crosno's former landlord agreeing to take fair housing training and pay $20,000 in damages, Crosno said.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Admitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitting. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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