as in excuses
an explanation that frees one from fault or blame
her standard apology for her chronic tardiness is the ever-present congestion on the highways
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Recent Examples of apologies
Ye’s apologies have seemed to either presage or follow the release of new music.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
As coach John Harbaugh has final say on player transactions, Schoen is, frankly, Harbaugh’s personal hand puppet (apologies to Jerry Seinfeld).
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Valente did not offer a motive – or apologies – for the attacks in the videos.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
All these probes have led to apologies and further revelations.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Calvin Booth deserves apologies for his vision, and a thank you for his obsession with Michael Malone, leading to the dismissals of both men.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
That includes not only explanations and justifications for the officers’ actions but also, where appropriate, apologies and commitments to correct any tactical or administrative problems that led to the loss of life.
—Laurence Miller, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
At the same time, trust cannot depend on apologies issued after harm occurs.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
So apologies for cutting that short.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
As coach John Harbaugh has final say on player transactions, Schoen is, frankly, Harbaugh’s personal hand puppet (apologies to Jerry Seinfeld).
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Valente did not offer a motive – or apologies – for the attacks in the videos.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
All these probes have led to apologies and further revelations.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Calvin Booth deserves apologies for his vision, and a thank you for his obsession with Michael Malone, leading to the dismissals of both men.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
That includes not only explanations and justifications for the officers’ actions but also, where appropriate, apologies and commitments to correct any tactical or administrative problems that led to the loss of life.
—Laurence Miller, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
At the same time, trust cannot depend on apologies issued after harm occurs.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
So apologies for cutting that short.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologies
Noun
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The excuses have more to do with political expediency and gas lobbying than reality.—
Anshul Gupta,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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There can be no excuses because the general team performance against mid-table Fulham had plenty in common with those that had gone before it.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a somewhat baffling aside that failed to meet the moment, Jordan Klepper popped in, supposedly live from Minneapolis, to satirize the ever-shifting goalposts of the administration’s justifications for Pretti’s death.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Under current law, notwithstanding forthcoming Supreme Court decisions, the president can impose tariffs under sweeping justifications like national security or other emergency powers.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For these reasons, snow mushrooms are a good choice for dry skin but can also be appropriate for all skin types.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said the forklift program stands out for many reasons.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Apologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologies. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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