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
Post Malone, Zayn and The Pussycat Dolls are just a few examples of artists who have canceled shows or tours in recent months, with the last group openly admitting that poor ticket sales was the catalyst.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Doctors ultimately agreed to run additional testing before giving Lola blood and platelet transfusions and admitting her overnight for observation.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Public weigh-ins saw Nate Diaz toking up while Gina Carano was playfully dancing around in between workouts, admitting that this version of Gina has finally let go of pre-fight anxieties that limited her training before.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Paul took it on the chin, while admitting that the bad reviews stung.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The judge ultimately denied her request, admitting that no further filings from either party were needed before a ruling.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
The district denied liability and settled the case without admitting wrongdoing.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The show ended with a game of Strike Force Five confessions, which included admitting which host had made out with one of their guests.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 23 May 2026
Doctors ultimately agreed to run additional testing before giving Lola blood and platelet transfusions and admitting her overnight for observation.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Public weigh-ins saw Nate Diaz toking up while Gina Carano was playfully dancing around in between workouts, admitting that this version of Gina has finally let go of pre-fight anxieties that limited her training before.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Paul took it on the chin, while admitting that the bad reviews stung.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The judge ultimately denied her request, admitting that no further filings from either party were needed before a ruling.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
The district denied liability and settled the case without admitting wrongdoing.
—Julie Watts, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The show ended with a game of Strike Force Five confessions, which included admitting which host had made out with one of their guests.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitting
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The lawsuit also claims officers choked Day and slammed him against a wall, eventually coercing him into confessing to killing Irving and Garcia.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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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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Leetch finished with 34 points (11 goals and 23 assists) and a plus-19 rating in 23 games, receiving the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the postseason.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Even the brain is an endocrine organ, receiving hormone messages sent from the rest of the body as well as transmitting its own signals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The original silo no longer stands, but a plaque acknowledging its existence was added to the site by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers in 1984.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Especially since the most anguishing and arduous steps often are acknowledging the issue and humbling oneself to reach out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Brazil’s national soccer team conceding in waves against Germany as the 2014 World Cup semifinal unravelled during a 7-1 loss.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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England, after conceding nine tries in its previous two matches, restricted the best defensive team to four tries, two by Bourdon Sansus, and Jones was proud.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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The United States and Iran were close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Because of this, renters should confirm the overall level of service and security provided at a storage facility before agreeing to rent.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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“Admitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitting. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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