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
Leading in a skeptical era Corporate apologies are nothing new.
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Prachi Gala, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Prior to Huda Beauty’s statement both Mustafa and Russell issued apologies.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Even = Hamnet With apologies to both films for the inexact comparisons, Chloé Zhao’s marital drama is starting to look like the Shakespeare in Love to PTA’s Saving Private Ryan.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the gathering offered several apologies, some juicy gossip about post-filming hook-ups, and the announcement that one former participant is now a mom.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
With apologies to those who love to tell a stoner story, this new paradigm means fewer high jinks and less rebellion.
—Kate Bernot, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
And while many say Dexcom is aware of the issue, users describe the company’s response as limited primarily to silence, apologies, and sporadic replacements.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
With apologies to Ibsen’s ghost, DaCosta’s tweaks have sharpened its rage.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
And we’re done accepting apologies when we should have been prioritized from the start.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Prachi Gala, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Prior to Huda Beauty’s statement both Mustafa and Russell issued apologies.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Even = Hamnet With apologies to both films for the inexact comparisons, Chloé Zhao’s marital drama is starting to look like the Shakespeare in Love to PTA’s Saving Private Ryan.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, the gathering offered several apologies, some juicy gossip about post-filming hook-ups, and the announcement that one former participant is now a mom.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
With apologies to those who love to tell a stoner story, this new paradigm means fewer high jinks and less rebellion.
—Kate Bernot, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
And while many say Dexcom is aware of the issue, users describe the company’s response as limited primarily to silence, apologies, and sporadic replacements.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
With apologies to Ibsen’s ghost, DaCosta’s tweaks have sharpened its rage.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
And we’re done accepting apologies when we should have been prioritized from the start.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologies
Noun
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The prosecutor’s spokesperson said Yeo was making excuses that did not make sense about the notes discovered on his mobile phone.—
Reuters 2 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Yes, potential excuses exist, such as the Tigers’ switch to Daniels, a senior Stanford transfer whose tremendous performance (353 yards passing and two touchdowns, 89 yards rushing and two touchdowns) demands the question of why Freeze didn’t turn the offense over to him weeks ago.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To say nothing about the thorny question of its genre—do Eastern European writers need to provide more explanations and justifications when using the technique of autofiction?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Traditionally, one of the key justifications for teamwork has been its psychological benefits—the energy that comes from collaboration, the reduced stress of shared responsibility, the excitement of building on each other’s ideas.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Human rights organizations have renewed their criticism, airing concerns about the persecution of dissent in a country where more than 800 people are behind bars for political reasons, according to the legal rights organization Foro Penal.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lea is an Elko protégé and could appeal to PSU for many of the same reasons.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Apologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologies. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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