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as in confesses
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
the host of the talk show eventually admitted that she hadn't actually read the book you can't bring yourself to admit your mistakes
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as in receives
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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Recent Examples of admits
Hellmann knows that the fans are the lifeblood of his club and league, but admits conversations with them can become stressful if the game is seen to be going too corporate.
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Jack makes significant headway with the rogue juror, who admits that she was blackmailed into lying about Erin because her parents are being held hostage in Mexico.
—EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Reflecting on her journey, Fishel admits that accepting the changes to her body is a work in progress.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2024
Logano admits, however, that his NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs took a most peculiar turn.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
In fact, Rihanna admits that putting together an outfit these days that isn’t sweats or PJs feels like a major accomplishment.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2024
However, adapting the book, which is non-fiction, wasn’t easy, admits Mittman.
—Anne Easton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Morton admits that walking is a struggle first thing in the morning, so too the initial couple of hours on the bike.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Reno admits that his headband was originally a way to keep sweat out of his eyes, but grew into something unexpectedly iconic over the years.
—Roy Trakin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, Jack makes significant headway with the rogue juror, who admits that she was blackmailed into lying about Erin because her parents are being held hostage in Mexico.
—EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Reflecting on her journey, Fishel admits that accepting the changes to her body is a work in progress.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2024
Logano admits, however, that his NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs took a most peculiar turn.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
In fact, Rihanna admits that putting together an outfit these days that isn’t sweats or PJs feels like a major accomplishment.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2024
However, adapting the book, which is non-fiction, wasn’t easy, admits Mittman.
—Anne Easton, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Morton admits that walking is a struggle first thing in the morning, so too the initial couple of hours on the bike.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Reno admits that his headband was originally a way to keep sweat out of his eyes, but grew into something unexpectedly iconic over the years.
—Roy Trakin, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admits
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The port on average receives 400,000 containers a month.Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Take the quiz here … PUPPY LOVE – Watch as a young cancer patient receives a four-legged gift.Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company acknowledges the risks associated with its business, including the potential for complete loss of capital invested or borrowed.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges regulatory uncertainties and ongoing litigation as potential risks, with efforts to address these challenges detailed in the report.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Bravo agrees and particularly doesn’t recommend buying into fashion items made from recycled plastic bottles.Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Not everyone agrees that capital gains tax shouldn’t be increased to raise public finances.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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