fesses (up)

present tense third-person singular of fess (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fesses (up)
Verb
  • The man admits that his expectation is for both of them to contribute equally once they are settled.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • During the actual ceremony, Ozzy confesses that he was overcome with emotion.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 11 Oct. 2025.

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