1
as in admitted
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
the thief confessed to dozens of robberies
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as in acknowledged
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
political prisoners, under threat of torture, forced to confess their guilt
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Recent Examples of confessed
However, Bryant’s uncle, Raymond Bryant, testified during the other men’s criminal trial that his nephew had confessed to the shooting.
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Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
The arrest form says Womble confessed to shooting at her dodge charger.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Some confessed to holding negative views of Musk due to his political ideology.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The prints matched another man who had confessed to his ex-girlfriend, and Monson was released.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Prince Jackson, son of late pop superstar Michael Jackson, confessed he was blown away by his cousin’s performance in the upcoming biopic about his father.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
After his arrest in 2021, Gavin confessed to all three murders, the district attorney's office said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Di Marco manufactured a legend that pinsa had roots in ancient Rome — but later confessed that was not true.
—The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
On the night he was arrested, Martinez confessed to shaking Heather and banging her head against a crib, but later recanted that confession.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
The arrest form says Womble confessed to shooting at her dodge charger.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Some confessed to holding negative views of Musk due to his political ideology.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
The prints matched another man who had confessed to his ex-girlfriend, and Monson was released.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Prince Jackson, son of late pop superstar Michael Jackson, confessed he was blown away by his cousin’s performance in the upcoming biopic about his father.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
After his arrest in 2021, Gavin confessed to all three murders, the district attorney's office said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Di Marco manufactured a legend that pinsa had roots in ancient Rome — but later confessed that was not true.
—The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
On the night he was arrested, Martinez confessed to shaking Heather and banging her head against a crib, but later recanted that confession.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confessed
Verb
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The mom of three then admitted that her daughter loves to sing, dance and perform.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The former president of one of the largest homeowners associations in Florida — and her husband — admitted in court on Thursday afternoon to their roles in fleecing $2 million from residents’ monthly maintenance fees.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Maybe we’re being acknowledged a little bit more by the mainstream now.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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As an octogenarian herself, Atomi acknowledged the need to replicate the research among an older, larger population.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Defensively, Miami has conceded 15 goals, showing vulnerability along the back line.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting, conceded to remain detained pending further legal proceedings in his case, his attorney said at his detention hearing on Thursday.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Confessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confessed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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