as in confessed
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
had a strong suspicion about which coworker stole her food from the office fridge, but the likely culprit refused to own up
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In an interview with The Times, Sid confessed that the whole thing was a lie concocted by a publicist in the 1940s.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026 -
Flores confessed when police questioned him, authorities said in court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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After years of addiction, Cornett, who’s from South Eastern Kentucky, admitted himself in 2022 to ARC.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Owned (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/owned%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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