as in to confess
to express regret for doing or saying something wrong
I want to apologize to you for my rude behavior yesterday. We apologize for the mistake and promise that it won't happen again.
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Recent Examples of apologize
A couple days later, the suit alleges, Perry called to apologize, blaming testosterone supplements, and again promised to make the show.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 June 2025
In one early humorous scene, Bernadette forces Joshua to apologize to Sonny for disrespecting the older driver during a press conference.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Di Maria raised his right hand toward the crowd afterward, as if apologizing to the Boca Juniors faithful.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Kevin, 37, Joe, 35, and Nick, 32, also apologized to their fans on social media following the scheduling change-up.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 June 2025
In one early humorous scene, Bernadette forces Joshua to apologize to Sonny for disrespecting the older driver during a press conference.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
Di Maria raised his right hand toward the crowd afterward, as if apologizing to the Boca Juniors faithful.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
Kevin, 37, Joe, 35, and Nick, 32, also apologized to their fans on social media following the scheduling change-up.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for apologize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologize
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That myth has been debunked — a publicity agent confessed in 2010 that the company made it up.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Randle allegedly confessed to lying about the kidnapping, CBS News reported, citing charging documents.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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This is what happens when incitement is normalized and hate is excused under the guise of political expression.—
Lisa Katz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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More covert and implicit behaviors are also easier for abusers to deflect, excuse away, and blame their partner for.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Lee explains his perspective, as a sportswriter and as a fan, that teams and leagues are taking advantage of supporters.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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Most materials that are used to build homes in the U.S. are imported, Perotti explained.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
19 June 2025
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In our opinion, this favorable trend justifies an upward revision of its valuation multiple.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In recent weeks, the Trump administration has used constitutional maneuvers invented to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act to justify using troops to round up immigrants.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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“Apologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologize. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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