ADMITTED Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

admitted

verb

past tense of admit

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 However, McGregor relished the chance to return in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and admitted being surprised by the warm reaction from fans. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026 Luigi Mangione admitted in federal court today to fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. — Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 Since then, Arteta has admitted that the inclusion of Smith Rowe in the 2020-21 season played a vital role in allowing the fans and the team to click. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 And in 2020, the Daily News reported that one Bronx gun suspect was acquitted and two others were allowed to withdraw felony guilty pleas after Habib admitted evidence in the case had been tampered with. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 They were later tied to a gun Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 Ford also admitted there’s been rear wing modifications via the DRS system and an additional set of dive planes mounted on the front bumper. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 Ideally, the mother would be admitted with her baby, but mother-baby treatment units are uncommon in the US, which can be an obstacle to care, Leistikow said. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 According to medical records, soon after being admitted Allen Giller wanted to leave. — Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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The third fire to which authorities say Farinacci confessed, the Equestrian Fire, started on August 11, 2025, near the equestrian area of Riverside State Park just outside Spokane.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
During the interview, Davis allegedly confessed to his role in Shakur's murder.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

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Last January, Badelle received an additional sentence of two years and eight months for manufacturing a deadly weapon by a prisoner, the CDCR said.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
And the jeers that White received from the home crowd at the end of pregame introductions might have spurred energy from the Fever players before and after the tilt.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of received

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Manager Daniel Farke, speaking to reporters after the match, including The Athletic, acknowledged that the club’s medical team was holding its breath.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Gordon acknowledged that construction of this scale inevitably affects the surrounding area.

— Maddie White, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledged

Verb

Villa endeavour to move others on, including Leon Bailey, 29, who remains in a prolonged period of negotiation with his current club and Hull City, who have long agreed a fee for the winger.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The club agreed to a rigorous trial period over the course of several months during the 2024-25 season, ending with Biolyz signing the Dortmund to its first commercial contract.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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