admit
verb (used with object)
to allow to enter; grant or afford entrance to.
is admitting
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present progressiveof admit (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In other words, he is admitting that, to the extent he has pursued peace, he did so largely in order to win the Nobel Prize.
From Slate ● Jan. 20, 2026
"The most difficult part men face is admitting that they need help," Manny said.
From BBC ● May 25, 2024
But the first step to fixing a problem is admitting one.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 17, 2024
"What elite colleges are doing is admitting lots of rich kids, and lots of very rich kids."
From Salon ● Nov. 21, 2022
“We’re different from others,” Gabriel says, like he is admitting something.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
