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
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital Tuesday, after he was admitted with a fever Monday afternoon, a spokesman said.
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Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
In its own filing responding to the defense's motion for a hearing on a new trial the government admitted that an unidentified FBI photo technician had accessed critical and unpreserved evidence, which the defense's experts say was an unprecedented act that taints the evidence.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
She was admitted around two weeks prior and was being kept company by her cousin when the singer stopped by.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
According to Oldenburg, the department admitted 61 individuals for competency services in November, getting them off of the waitlist.
—Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Holland admitted last week to signing on to the project without knowing many details.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Crate admitted his company must be clearer about its mission and message.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has admitted that a viral video showing someone throwing a milkshake at him was staged to promote his podcast.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Once the twosome arrived at Kayce and Monica’s, John’s youngest child admitted that his family couldn’t afford the inheritance tax on the ranch — and noted that neither could Thomas.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
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Another man confessed to the crime after the innocent man had been put to death.Dan Austin, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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There is no longer consideration over the sporting project but the terms of the contract will matter as all three players have received proposals, with talks ongoing.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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California man detained in connection with Madison school shooting, records show Abundant Life received school safety grant money.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Logan acknowledged the concept with his own post.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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One recommendation came from Vogue’s British living editor, Liam Hess, whose peerless taste in all cultural matters is a truth universally acknowledged among staff.Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Madrid into the break with 29 goals conceded in 26 games this season across all competitions.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Arne Slot’s side conceded three in a semi-ludicrous 6-3 win at Tottenham two days ago, two at home against Fulham, two away at Southampton and three in this pulsating game at Newcastle at the start of December.Duncan Alexander, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Policing such a line would require tens of thousands of peacekeepers, an impossibly large number—even if Russia and Ukraine agreed to allow such a force, which is highly unlikely.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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This language is arguably more binding even than NATO’s common defense pledge, Article 5, and Russia already agreed not to stand in the way of Ukraine’s EU membership during the 2022 talks.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Admitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admitted. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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