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confessed

[kuhn-fest] / kənˈfɛst /
ADJECTIVE
known
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accepted acknowledged admitted common established familiar noted notorious obvious recognized well-known
STRONG
avowed celebrated certified manifest patent plain published received
WEAK
down pat hackneyed proverbial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
uncommon unfamiliar unknown
STRONG
ambiguous concealed hidden obscure unclear vague

Example Sentences

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In an interview with The Times, Sid confessed that the whole thing was a lie concocted by a publicist in the 1940s.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

There was the way Hannah confessed to the Times reporter that she liked giving birth away from her husband, because she got to enjoy pain medications when he was not around.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

In November 2024, Fernandes lodged a criminal complaint in Germany against persons unknown, a month before she alleges that Ulmen confessed.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Despite having homes across the country, the actor confessed that log cabins still hold a special place in his heart.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

“Mr. Sinchi, we’re not here to make fun of you, honest,” Danny confessed.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova