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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2
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
Victoria and Knight's latest conversation isn't the first time she's publicly confessed her crush on the musician.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Authorities say Werstine confessed to his real identity and to being on the run for more than 30 years.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Bravo’s reality series has been in the midst of a whirlwind after co-stars Westling Wilson and Amanda Batula confessed to being in a relationship.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Last July, she was arrested and allegedly confessed to killing Matea, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Marcelo Bielsa, the Leeds United manager, confessed to telling someone to spy on Derby County’s training session.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 May 2026
However, Bryant’s uncle, Raymond Bryant, testified during the other men’s criminal trial that his nephew had confessed to the shooting.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 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
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Authorities say Werstine confessed to his real identity and to being on the run for more than 30 years.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Bravo’s reality series has been in the midst of a whirlwind after co-stars Westling Wilson and Amanda Batula confessed to being in a relationship.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Last July, she was arrested and allegedly confessed to killing Matea, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Marcelo Bielsa, the Leeds United manager, confessed to telling someone to spy on Derby County’s training session.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 May 2026
However, Bryant’s uncle, Raymond Bryant, testified during the other men’s criminal trial that his nephew had confessed to the shooting.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confessed
Verb
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It was made more impressive when Necas admitted he wasn’t even supposed to be on the ice, but jumped on when seeing the Avs a man short.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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He was admitted into the Florida Bar in 2013.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Trump himself has acknowledged that the federal tax accounts for a small percentage of gas prices.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) acknowledged on Wednesday that the upper chamber is now eyeing a third reconciliation bill that some conservatives at one point worried would not materialize.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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But the team still gives up too many goals, with nine goals conceded over the past three games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Seattle conceded more than one goal in a match for just the second time this season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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“Confessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confessed. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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