1
as in confessed
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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2
as in received
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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as in owned (up)
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
I admit to some suspicions about the new neighbors
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Recent Examples of admitted
In his final statement, Tang admitted guilt and expressed remorse for his actions.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
After filming the show in October 2024, Foxx spoke to CBS Mornings' Gayle King backstage and admitted that creating his special was emotionally taxing.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Social media users were quick to point out the irony, referencing Lemonade, Beyoncé’s album that famously addressed Jay-Z’s admitted infidelity and put their private struggles on public display.
—Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Part of it though, has been James admitted adjustments to the Lakers’ plans.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
No insurer admitted wrongdoing.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin, the couple were interviewed in Chicago and admitted dumping their adoptive son's body in a ditch in Mequon.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
On a more serious note, Carlile admitted some envy of her own, albeit on the songwriting front.
—Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted some of his team's current shortcomings and problems at a press conference on Monday, which previewed a Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
After filming the show in October 2024, Foxx spoke to CBS Mornings' Gayle King backstage and admitted that creating his special was emotionally taxing.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Social media users were quick to point out the irony, referencing Lemonade, Beyoncé’s album that famously addressed Jay-Z’s admitted infidelity and put their private struggles on public display.
—Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Part of it though, has been James admitted adjustments to the Lakers’ plans.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
No insurer admitted wrongdoing.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin, the couple were interviewed in Chicago and admitted dumping their adoptive son's body in a ditch in Mequon.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
On a more serious note, Carlile admitted some envy of her own, albeit on the songwriting front.
—Variety, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted some of his team's current shortcomings and problems at a press conference on Monday, which previewed a Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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Bundy confessed to raping and murdering 30 women before his execution in 1989, although law enforcement officials believe the number is much higher.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Activists have raised concerns over law enforcement's handling of femicide cases, pointing to the recent escape of a suspect who confessed to killing 42 women.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Case 1000 centres on charges alleging that Netanyahu and his wife wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels (£150,000) in gifts – including champagne and cigars – from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian businessman James Packer.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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And research from The Collective shows that in the years leading up to 2024, women’s sports received, on average, 15% of total sports media coverage and 10% of sponsorship dollars.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Matt acknowledged the challenge of trading bonds, particularly in the odd lot sizes often required by SMA portfolios, demands connecting to end-to-end solutions offered by electronic trading platforms.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Helmut Marko conceded that Verstappen’s teammates—referring to the thousands of them—are also being cheated by this orientation.Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Newman conceded last month after losing to Choi by less than 2 percentage points, or about 6,000 votes.Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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He was blown away, and finally agreed to be part of it.Denise Quan, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rest came from the Sandy Hook families, who agreed to put some of the potential money from their defamation lawsuit against Jones toward the bid, The New York Times reported.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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