confessed
Americanadjective
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openly admitted; declared to be true.
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Christianity. having confessed one's sins for absolution.
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Other parents have sheepishly confessed they're doing the same.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
These are utterly baseless, as Lindsay Clancy has confessed.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
“If my wife finds out, I will be in serious trouble,” said Yoon, who says he confessed only to a bit of bad luck without giving details.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Years later, after the statute of limitations had expired, the three actual perpetrators — Steward, Bailey and Teamer — all confessed, according to the center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
“I was told it was the best guide to the city,” Penelope confessed sheepishly.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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