1
as in to confess
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 to receive
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
she was admitted to Harvard
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Recent Examples of admit
Large windows provide views of the beautiful grounds at the rear of the home while admitting ample natural light.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
The administration admitting talks with China have hit a roadblock.
—ABC News, 1 June 2025
Bukele has previously admitted that some innocent people have been detained by mistake but said that several thousand have already been released.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Harvard College undergraduates, who must apply to the university and be admitted under its rigorous admission standards, are not allowed to cross-register for Harvard Extension School classes.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
The administration admitting talks with China have hit a roadblock.
—ABC News, 1 June 2025
Bukele has previously admitted that some innocent people have been detained by mistake but said that several thousand have already been released.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Harvard College undergraduates, who must apply to the university and be admitted under its rigorous admission standards, are not allowed to cross-register for Harvard Extension School classes.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
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Investigators said Willis confessed to beating the woman in his car before dragging her into the woods.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In June 2024, Destiny R. Kley, 22, allegedly confessed to setting an arson fire in her kitchen, displacing 27 residents across three floors of the building.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Reddit users couldn't stop crying after reading the instructions a cook received for a delivery order, which turned out to be for a dog's last meal.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Officials received the test results on Tuesday and quickly posted warning signs in the area.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Conte’s side conceded just 27 goals in 38 league games, the strongest defensive record in Serie A and 18 fewer than Inter.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Many economists argue that trade deficits do not matter, and even proponents concede that doing so can cause short-term pain.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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His defense has acknowledged Combs was violent but has questioned the motives of those testifying and has said the accusations fall short of a racketeering conspiracy.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Caltrans’ parent agency, the California State Transportation Agency, has acknowledged this phenomenon.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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O’Connell and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown agreed this spring not to assume anything with McCarthy.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Snyder agreed that weather remains a major concern for summer travel, and the usual advice for dealing with that applies.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Admit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admit. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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