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
The case was settled without Tinder admitting fault.
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Eric Andersson, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Under the terms of the new agreement — filed in July and approved by the Iowa State Board of Appeals on Tuesday, per the Register — the state will pay $85,000 to the plaintiffs to settle the case without admitting wrongdoing.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
But Nuno doubled down on his comments a week later, admitting his relationship with Marinakis had changed.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than take a chance with a jury, the state of Michigan decided to settle the case, but without admitting liability.
—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
Credit is due for taking the first step of admitting there was a problem.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Eric Andersson, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Under the terms of the new agreement — filed in July and approved by the Iowa State Board of Appeals on Tuesday, per the Register — the state will pay $85,000 to the plaintiffs to settle the case without admitting wrongdoing.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 10 Sep. 2025
In a no-contest plea, a defendant accepts a conviction and sentence without admitting guilt.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
But Nuno doubled down on his comments a week later, admitting his relationship with Marinakis had changed.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Rather than take a chance with a jury, the state of Michigan decided to settle the case, but without admitting liability.
—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
Credit is due for taking the first step of admitting there was a problem.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitting
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There's been lingering romantic tension between Crudup's UBA exec Cory Ellison and Witherspoon's anchor Bradley Jackson since early on in the Apple TV+ series, and despite Cory confessing his love for Bradley in season 2, things haven't quite worked out for them — yet.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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On Sunday, The New York Times reported that tens of millions of people are confessing secrets to AI chatbots trained on religious texts, with apps like Bible Chat reaching over 30 million downloads and Catholic app Hallow briefly topping Netflix, Instagram, and TikTok in Apple's App Store.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucker Kraft, the game’s leader in receiving yards with 124 on just six catches, had a massive 57-yard reception to quickly flip the field into Washington territory during the drive.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Acceptance involves acknowledging that there are no shortcuts to genuine understanding.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Speaking at a Goldman Sachs conference Wednesday, Murdoch said that the settlement will enable the company to act strategically, acknowledging the uncertainty that clouded the company while the legal battle over the Murdoch Family Trust ensued.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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On territory, Ukraine says its constitution precludes it from conceding any land.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another is the reaction by the German team, both to Thursday’s result but also to conceding the equalizer today.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Admitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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