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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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
No insurer admitted wrongdoing.
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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
However, sources at multiple AV companies admitted that FCA was offering this Pacifica that was derived from the work done for Waymo and it was used by Voyage, Aurora Innovation, AutoX and others.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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
However, sources at multiple AV companies admitted that FCA was offering this Pacifica that was derived from the work done for Waymo and it was used by Voyage, Aurora Innovation, AutoX and others.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admitted
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Erik and Lyle Menendez were eventually charged with murder after Erik, who was then 18 years old, confessed the killings to his therapist in March 1990.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both women allegedly confessed to the crime, per their respective affidavits.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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For instance, one study revealed that women researchers received an average of about £274k in grant awards, compared to £537k for men.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The deal comes following the companies’ past collaboration on Pierce’s comedy feature The Get Rich Quick Scheme, which premiered at The Grand Cinema in Tacoma and received a theatrical run.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company had cash of $6,133 as of September 30, 2024, and acknowledged substantial doubt regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledged substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Two years later, Lake has still not conceded the governor’s race, despite multiple court rulings against her.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bremer had captained the side in recent weeks, while being the mainstay of a backline that has only conceded three goals in eight games.Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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In a statement, Brentwood police Chief Timothy Herbert said the city agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation and appeal costs.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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The municipal government of Lima, Peru, agreed to pay $6 million for the fleet to support a line between Lima and the district of Lurigancho-Chosica.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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