1
as in confession
an open declaration of something (as a fault or the commission of an offense) about oneself
by her own admission, her cooking is not the greatest
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2
as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admission
Thirteen percent of admissions were from the surrounding suburbs, the lowest percentage in thirty years.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Torres did not make any such admission on the call, according to the police report.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Under the terms of the deal, the venue would also be required to provide free admission to teachers, school districts, members of the military, and veterans, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Paula Deen Paula Deen was a part of the Food Network for 11 years before she was fired in 2013, as a result of her admission to using a racial slur.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Torres did not make any such admission on the call, according to the police report.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Under the terms of the deal, the venue would also be required to provide free admission to teachers, school districts, members of the military, and veterans, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Paula Deen Paula Deen was a part of the Food Network for 11 years before she was fired in 2013, as a result of her admission to using a racial slur.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admission
Noun
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This is the central confession of our faith: Jesus has died, and Jesus is alive.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Executed on Halloween Night After Stumpp's confession, he was executed on Halloween night, Oct. 31, 1589.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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But with less vegetation to burn, the areas can provide an access point for firefighters.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hours later, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is led by Musk, deleted the CFPB’s X account and was granted access to the consumer watchdog’s systems, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The insistence that Manning must be enshrined alongside the likes of Joe Montana, John Elway, Dan Marino and his brother, Peyton, is what invites the holes that get poked in Manning’s resume, leading with his 117-117 (.500) career regular season record.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s idea cuts against the longstanding insistence by Israel’s neighbors Egypt and Jordan that Palestinians should not be permanently displaced from their homes in Gaza.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
5 Feb. 2025
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South) on the casino floor near the lobby entrance.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Published on February 10, 2025 Photo : David Walls/Knight Frank There are five entrances.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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Until recently, Georgian Dream backed EU accession.—
Anthony Borden,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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For instance, if a referendum on EU membership had been held in 2021, 70 percent in the west would have voted for EU accession, compared with only 29 percent in the east.—
Anton Grushetskyi,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Dec. 2024
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Rooted in reflection and deliberate acknowledgment, gratitude fosters trust, strengthens bonds and inspires collective growth.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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Summerfest is partnering with Northcott Neighborhood House for the celebration, which will include an opening ceremony at Maier Festival Park at 6 p.m. June 19, featuring performances, remarks from representatives and acknowledgment of the year's Juneteenth scholarship recipients.—
Piet Levy,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Three suspects smashed the door into the business, which was open at the time, and ran to the jewelry department.—
Stephanie Lam,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Check for the stove’s model number located in the storage drawer at the bottom of the appliance or inside the oven door.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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That game will be the first baseball game of the year at the stadium, and will include popular Yard Goats on-field promotions, games and open concession stands for fans.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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Another senior American official to speak in Munich was the special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, who sought to reassure the conference with tough words about his plan for extracting concessions from Russian President Vladimir Putin.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Admission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admission. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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