1
as in confessing
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 receiving
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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as in owning (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 admitting
These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.
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Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
After admitting pass interference was one of his top worries for the NFL, Gruden suggested the league adopt a penalty similar to what college football enforces.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
The North Carolina lawmaker, however, stopped short of admitting frustration with those GOP figures.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The United Kingdom has a higher proportion of heavy drinkers, with just over 40 percent of those ages 15 and over admitting consuming at least six alcoholic drinks in one sitting in the last month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Over the past week alone, the drones — which are reportedly bigger than most recreational drones, according to some witnesses — have been seen by hundreds of Garden State denizens, with Governor Phil Murphy admitting that there were nearly 50 sightings alone last Sunday, NPR reports.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
He's now reacted to this news, admitting that the bar is high.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
After admitting fault in letting FAA oversight get too lax, Whitaker has increased the number of on-site inspectors in Boeing’s factories, slowed the company’s production timelines to allow for tighter scrutiny and ramped up the level of inspections of the products.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
Joe Custer, a key individual in the case, has submitted an affidavit detailing these assurances, admitting that Haas doesn't currently have the resources to charter their own Cup Series teams, and could therefore give there's to 23XI and FRM.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
After admitting pass interference was one of his top worries for the NFL, Gruden suggested the league adopt a penalty similar to what college football enforces.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
The North Carolina lawmaker, however, stopped short of admitting frustration with those GOP figures.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
The United Kingdom has a higher proportion of heavy drinkers, with just over 40 percent of those ages 15 and over admitting consuming at least six alcoholic drinks in one sitting in the last month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Over the past week alone, the drones — which are reportedly bigger than most recreational drones, according to some witnesses — have been seen by hundreds of Garden State denizens, with Governor Phil Murphy admitting that there were nearly 50 sightings alone last Sunday, NPR reports.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
He's now reacted to this news, admitting that the bar is high.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
After admitting fault in letting FAA oversight get too lax, Whitaker has increased the number of on-site inspectors in Boeing’s factories, slowed the company’s production timelines to allow for tighter scrutiny and ramped up the level of inspections of the products.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
Joe Custer, a key individual in the case, has submitted an affidavit detailing these assurances, admitting that Haas doesn't currently have the resources to charter their own Cup Series teams, and could therefore give there's to 23XI and FRM.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitting
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For new companies created or registered after January 1, 2025, the deadline is set to 30 days from receiving either actual or public notice of their effective creation or registration.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Armando, who was deemed healthy after receiving a treatment for an ear infection, is now one of the dogs waiting for his forever home at the shelter's Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The most effective well-being strategy, which also improves the bottom line, is building trust, showing care, being respectful, not judging, acknowledging, listening to understand, setting clear expectations and holding people accountable.Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Processing emotions fully—by acknowledging them, exploring their roots and reframing the narrative—helps to close the mental loop.Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Another is the head loss that seems to happen after conceding.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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In this present moment, United are leaking goals, conceding 17 in their last nine games.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The New York Mets kept pace in an escalating National League East arms race Sunday, reportedly agreeing to terms with left-hander Sean Manaea on a three-year, $75 million contract.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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As a result, an early federal election will be held in 2025, with the parties agreeing on February 23, 2025, as the election date.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Admitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitting. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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