1
as in confessions
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 accessions
the means or right of entering or participating in
no admission unless accompanied by an adult
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Recent Examples of admissions
During his tenure, Stanford became the top fundraising school in the nation, the first to exceed $1 billion in a year, and Hennessy oversaw the construction of more than 70 new buildings; the university’s reputation skyrocketed, and its admissions rate dropped by 70 percent.
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Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
If a hospital got too full, the admitting office canceled elective admissions.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Research has become a common path students use to get ahead in the competitive college admissions market, Krishna said, but for him it’s always been about making a difference.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
DeSantis also said Wednesday that Asian Americans had faced discrimination in university admissions and that people should be judged on their merits not their demographic backgrounds.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
All Texas Sports Academy schools are accredited by Cognia, which is widely accepted for university admissions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
DeSantis also said Wednesday that Asian Americans had faced discrimination in university admissions and that people should be judged on their merits.
—Mike Schneider, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The discussion focused on the fairness of college admissions post-affirmative action, which formally lasted an hour.
—Shannon Watkins, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
The messages seemed to show Felix Wanjala, who was the hospital’s CEO during Abraaj’s ownership, apparently pressuring doctors to meet daily admissions targets and extend peoples’ hospital stays.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
If a hospital got too full, the admitting office canceled elective admissions.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Research has become a common path students use to get ahead in the competitive college admissions market, Krishna said, but for him it’s always been about making a difference.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
DeSantis also said Wednesday that Asian Americans had faced discrimination in university admissions and that people should be judged on their merits not their demographic backgrounds.
—Mike Schneider, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
All Texas Sports Academy schools are accredited by Cognia, which is widely accepted for university admissions.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
DeSantis also said Wednesday that Asian Americans had faced discrimination in university admissions and that people should be judged on their merits.
—Mike Schneider, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The discussion focused on the fairness of college admissions post-affirmative action, which formally lasted an hour.
—Shannon Watkins, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
The messages seemed to show Felix Wanjala, who was the hospital’s CEO during Abraaj’s ownership, apparently pressuring doctors to meet daily admissions targets and extend peoples’ hospital stays.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admissions
Noun
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Prosecutors leaned heavily on the confessions during trial but the sentencing phase focused more on rap lyrics that Broadnax had written in his notebooks.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Lucas, known for making false confessions, later retracted his claim, and other evidence disproved his connection to the murder.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Now, not in pots as houseplants but growing in the ground on prominent public display, there are more than 200 accessions representing 46 species.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trust what’s happening behind closed doors, Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Book through various companies, such as Light Me Up Beach Bonfires, which will set you up at any of the nearby public beach accesses.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Plans to build that economy around a unique LegacyCoin had been scrapped in favor of a complex system where players used Gems (earned in-game or purchased directly from Gala with crypto or dollars) to purchase entries in design popularity contests that ran almost continuously.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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All entries are judged on appearance, taste and texture, and if a tiebreaker is necessary, the brisket is the deciding factor.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Disney did a good job of shepherding the family and their friends through back-door entrances to many attractions, the Sentinel reported back then.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Now, TikTokers are reporting that the front-door handles have been removed and the entrances have been barricaded.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Canoe Place has eliminated single-use plastics on the property, uses bamboo room keys and refillable bath amenities, and employs energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems; EV charging ports are available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store on Saturday morning and pistol-whipping one of their female employees, taking her wallet and keys.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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More than 80 percent of international trade consists of goods transported by sea, which means that straits are vital gateways and choke points.—
Scott Spires,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Placentia recently went through a similar visioning process for its Chapman Corridor — the City Council approved the end result of that two-year process in the fall for one of the key gateways to the town.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Admissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admissions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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