1
as in admits
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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2
as in confesses
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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Even at home, the 44-year-old CEO admits AI has seeped into his off-hours, leaning into vibe coding in particular to explore Klarna’s code base.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Condon admits such an experience, from shooting to release, has been both unusual and remarkable.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Weatherald confesses to being a lazy cricketer in his youth, in part because of the cruisy nature of a Darwin upbringing.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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During the actual ceremony, Ozzy confesses that he was overcome with emotion.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Many creators were baffled at the inclusion of YouTube in the regulations, especially since Inman Grant acknowledges teens can still access the content without having an account, and there’s plenty to see without logging in.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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The award, presented in association with the United Nations, acknowledges companies advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals through their work in television and streaming.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lereya says that as AI use proliferates, entirely new jobs will be created, but also concedes that some roles will dramatically change, and even at times, be eliminated.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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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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“Fesses (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fesses%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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