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
Eventually, Friedmann identified himself and confessed.
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James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Cheryl’s father had died years earlier, not knowing that someone had confessed.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
According to court documents, an anonymous tipster told detectives that Powell confessed to the killing.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Officers reviewed surveillance video from the a business in the 1300 block of Northwest Sixth Street where the man had allegedly confessed.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Elicker also said the former chief had confessed to taking the funds for personal use after being confronted by three of his deputies over financial irregularities.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The letter to Hull in which Pender allegedly confessed to committing the murders was later deemed a fake, with Hull himself admitting that his cellmate wrote it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrew Daniel Centeno, who confessed to possessing child pornography during the investigation, was taken into custody, according to the release.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Investigators reportedly said the suspect confessed to plotting the murder of his sister since Christmas.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Cheryl’s father had died years earlier, not knowing that someone had confessed.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
According to court documents, an anonymous tipster told detectives that Powell confessed to the killing.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Officers reviewed surveillance video from the a business in the 1300 block of Northwest Sixth Street where the man had allegedly confessed.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Elicker also said the former chief had confessed to taking the funds for personal use after being confronted by three of his deputies over financial irregularities.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The letter to Hull in which Pender allegedly confessed to committing the murders was later deemed a fake, with Hull himself admitting that his cellmate wrote it.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
Andrew Daniel Centeno, who confessed to possessing child pornography during the investigation, was taken into custody, according to the release.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026
Investigators reportedly said the suspect confessed to plotting the murder of his sister since Christmas.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confessed
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Miller also admitted stealing the women’s credit cards and using one to pay for gas, according to documents.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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In November 2024, Van der Woude admitted in juvenile court to having digitally penetrated a minor, the complaint notes, referencing reporting from the Orange County Register.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Altman acknowledged the communications breakdown.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Schools have reopened, although Holness acknowledged some children are learning in less than ideal conditions, and between 500 and 1,000 have still not been able to fully return to classes due to the destruction of their buildings.—
Jacqueline Charles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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And Payton conceded that Denver can’t count on duplicating the 12-2 record in one-score games the Broncos achieved last season.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Penguins have a +32 scoring differential, with 204 total goals scored and 172 conceded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Confessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confessed. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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