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
Napper, who investigators believe was struggling from years of intense mental illness, eventually confessed to Nickell’s murder.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
And Matthew Lawrence, who played the older brother of Strong's character, also confessed to having a crush on Fishel.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Duke allegedly confessed to leaving her children without food or water in the apartment for four days, WUSA 9, DC News Now and WJLA reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
That same day, the then-Prince Charles had confessed his adultery on television.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
Shi confessed his crimes, voluntarily disclosed details that law enforcement authorities had not yet discovered and showed remorse, CCTV added.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Ridley allegedly confessed to the murder Thursday, Pope said.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Castro is believed to have confessed to his guilt in audio recordings.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Navarrette confessed with a laugh in a Zoom conversation on Thursday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2026
And Matthew Lawrence, who played the older brother of Strong's character, also confessed to having a crush on Fishel.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Duke allegedly confessed to leaving her children without food or water in the apartment for four days, WUSA 9, DC News Now and WJLA reported.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
That same day, the then-Prince Charles had confessed his adultery on television.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026
Shi confessed his crimes, voluntarily disclosed details that law enforcement authorities had not yet discovered and showed remorse, CCTV added.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Ridley allegedly confessed to the murder Thursday, Pope said.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Castro is believed to have confessed to his guilt in audio recordings.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
Navarrette confessed with a laugh in a Zoom conversation on Thursday.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confessed
Verb
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Expect the unexpected, Cruz admitted.—
Jason Stromberg,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Iranian officials have neither admitted nor denied shooting down the helicopter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In the aftermath, NBA Senior Vice President of Referee Development and Training Monty McCutchen acknowledged that a foul should have been called.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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At the event in 2024, Miami Host Committee co-chair Rodney Barreto acknowledged that FIFA has set extensive requirements but also expressed confidence in the local effort behind the tournament.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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In a three-minute video on social media, Pratt backhandedly conceded defeat in the mayoral primary.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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Steyer, who broke state records by self-funding his campaign with $215 million, conceded and endorsed Becerra.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Confessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confessed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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