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
According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Horner confessed to authorities about what happened to Athena.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Police said in an interview at his home, Hernandez Alonzo confessed.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
One of the world's most prolific serial killers, Bundy confessed to murdering at least 30 women and young girls between 1974 and 1978, and investigators suspect that there may be many more victims, as the extent of his crimes (which also included rape and kidnapping) isn't fully known.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The son, Emile Konig, testified Tuesday that his father confessed to the attack and threatened to kill himself on the FaceTime call.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
An Arizona man allegedly confessed to killing his parents in a 911 call after attacking them with a hammer and knife, according to court documents.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Although Bundy confessed to killing 30 women, some estimates figure the total to be closer to 100.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
At the jail in the Dade County Courthouse, Zangara confessed and expounded on his dislike for heads of state.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
When hearing terms related to accidents and crimes — victim, killed, confessed — a tiny patch above the left ear blazed with activity.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Police said in an interview at his home, Hernandez Alonzo confessed.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
One of the world's most prolific serial killers, Bundy confessed to murdering at least 30 women and young girls between 1974 and 1978, and investigators suspect that there may be many more victims, as the extent of his crimes (which also included rape and kidnapping) isn't fully known.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The son, Emile Konig, testified Tuesday that his father confessed to the attack and threatened to kill himself on the FaceTime call.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
An Arizona man allegedly confessed to killing his parents in a 911 call after attacking them with a hammer and knife, according to court documents.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Although Bundy confessed to killing 30 women, some estimates figure the total to be closer to 100.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
At the jail in the Dade County Courthouse, Zangara confessed and expounded on his dislike for heads of state.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
When hearing terms related to accidents and crimes — victim, killed, confessed — a tiny patch above the left ear blazed with activity.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confessed
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Cooper Flagg's first season in the NBA has not gone as planned and the rookie admitted it’s been tough.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Improper use of artificial intelligence to write and research legal briefs has led to errors in four criminal cases in Nevada County, prosecutors admitted in court documents obtained by The Sacramento Bee.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Thursday's news includes an update on the Artemis II mission, takeaways from a presidential address last night and one mother's journey to have her symptoms be acknowledged.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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All entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Orlando City heads west after a two-week break, trying to snap out of a brutal early-season slump, but the Lions face a steep climb against a Los Angeles FC squad that hasn’t conceded a goal this year.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The lone goal allowed marks a new club record for the fewest goals conceded over a five-game stretch, underscoring just how quickly the transformation has taken hold.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Confessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confessed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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