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as in concedes
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 confesses
Every so often, Nelson cranks up the salsa music and busts a move, and Nick confesses that his real dream is to be a choreographer.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Frida confesses to her 28-year affair with Guillermo.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Conrad confesses that he's often imagined his life in Paris.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Go Hasegawa, who is in the process of designing one of the property’s 13 vacation homes, confesses that having complete creative control has instead been a source of stress.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
The Truth Teller staff raises a toast in the hotel bar to celebrate, as Nicole confesses to Mare that Detrick broke up with her.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
There, Kendra confesses to sending the messages.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In the season two episode with Chef José Andrés, the Duchess of Sussex confesses that Prince Harry isn't a fan of a certain type of seafood.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Emerald Isle, North Carolina, confesses its obvious charms—brilliant blue-green waters, a verdant maritime forest, and lush marshes—in its name.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Frida confesses to her 28-year affair with Guillermo.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
Conrad confesses that he's often imagined his life in Paris.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Go Hasegawa, who is in the process of designing one of the property’s 13 vacation homes, confesses that having complete creative control has instead been a source of stress.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
The Truth Teller staff raises a toast in the hotel bar to celebrate, as Nicole confesses to Mare that Detrick broke up with her.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 7 Sep. 2025
There, Kendra confesses to sending the messages.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In the season two episode with Chef José Andrés, the Duchess of Sussex confesses that Prince Harry isn't a fan of a certain type of seafood.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confesses
Verb
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Wolfe admits that Disney adults are buying what the multibillion-dollar corporation is selling.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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However, piggies and bunnies was mostly an accident, Emily admits.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sackrison concedes that these are challenging times for auto buyers.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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These traits don’t exactly present themselves as prime nominees for being the life of the party, Brown concedes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tranter acknowledges he’s been fortunate to make a more-than-comfortable living in a business that at its best remains a pipe dream for most.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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Slot’s more patient and pragmatic Liverpool is a reflection of a new reality, which Klopp himself acknowledges.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Confesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confesses. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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