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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
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Juan Carlos Thola Duran, 59, admitted Monday to leading a scheme that enabled organized theft crews with a majority traveling from South America to help carry out burglaries, retail thefts and fraud in Southern California and across multiple states, according to federal prosecutors.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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When asked specifically about his transition from the governor’s office to the NCAA, Baker admitted that he was referred to the NCAA’s search committee by Kennedy in the final days of his final term in office in 2022.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those North Hollywood residents appreciated the city's commitment toward ramping up resources in the fight against crime, but acknowledged that the community plays a part in keeping each other's homes safe.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 1988’s Moonwalk, co-edited by his friend Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jackson acknowledged his distaste for revealing every detail about his life.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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The defence that conceded just 16 goals in 46 Championship matches last season — an English League record — has been breached 68 times in 34 Premier League games, looking far too easy to score against.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Inter Miami’s defense has been vulnerable all season and conceded two goals in each of its past four games.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Confessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confessed. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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