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as in admitted
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
he fessed up to breaking the antique vase only after his guilt was obvious
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as in confessed
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
at first he denied everything, but eventually he realized that he had no choice but to fess up
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The company, which had an opportunity to include its responses in the exam report, denied fault in some cases and admitted fault in others.
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Prosecutors also allege Proper later admitted participating in planning discussions.
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Mansfield eventually confessed to Barrett's abduction and murder after roughly two years of interviews with investigators.
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Hernandez confessed to the crime, a confession his defense team argued was false and borne from mental illness.
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Aguiar-Curry acknowledged the language could become a flashpoint as the bill moves through the Senate.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.
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And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
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“Fessed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fessed%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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