1
as in admitted
to make an acknowledgment of something unpleasant as true or valid
the thief confessed to dozens of robberies
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as in acknowledged
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
political prisoners, under threat of torture, forced to confess their guilt
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Recent Examples of confessed
At 15, after an hours-long interrogation, Palacios falsely confessed to involvement in a 2007 gang shooting in Hollywood.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, Pierson also posthumously exonerated Connie Dahl, who falsely confessed to helping Davis carry out the crime, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and died in 2014 after helping to convict Davis.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Another man confessed to the crime after the innocent man had been put to death.
—Dan Austin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite his busy workload, Abrams confessed Thursday that leaving his daily television show won’t be easy.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Gravy may be part of a bigger project or trilogy, but BJ confessed to having tons of new music in the vault.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, after another Times investigation, Pierson posthumously exonerated a woman who had falsely confessed to murder in another gruesome 1980s killing in the same Sierra foothills town, a case that involved one of the same investigators.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
To add a layer, Kitty’s former nemesis and reluctant roommate Min Ho (Sang Heon Lee) confessed his feelings for her.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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
Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, Pierson also posthumously exonerated Connie Dahl, who falsely confessed to helping Davis carry out the crime, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and died in 2014 after helping to convict Davis.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Another man confessed to the crime after the innocent man had been put to death.
—Dan Austin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite his busy workload, Abrams confessed Thursday that leaving his daily television show won’t be easy.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Gravy may be part of a bigger project or trilogy, but BJ confessed to having tons of new music in the vault.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, after another Times investigation, Pierson posthumously exonerated a woman who had falsely confessed to murder in another gruesome 1980s killing in the same Sierra foothills town, a case that involved one of the same investigators.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
To add a layer, Kitty’s former nemesis and reluctant roommate Min Ho (Sang Heon Lee) confessed his feelings for her.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confessed
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Don’t perpetuate theories as to why someone was admitted and your kid was deferred.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Osaka admitted that helped her cause.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The front office and coaching staff have acknowledged back to training camp this team’s need for a true stretch center, something Curry has never really had.—
Marcus Thompson II,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Hill acknowledged in a release that Johnson's ascent to the speakership was atypical; the Louisianan took the gavel in October 2023 after a group of House Republicans ousted Kevin McCarthy from the position.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Leicester, who have kept just one clean sheet this season, have conceded 37 goals in 17 league games at an average of over two goals a game, with seven goals conceded without reply in the last two fixtures alone.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not too long before, Ajax had lost 4-0 at home to rivals Feyenoord — managed by Arne Slot — then conceded five away to PSV.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Confessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confessed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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