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
The group, Evangelicals for America, formerly Evangelicals for Harris, apologized in a statement on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
In a video addressing the discourse at the time, Rogan apologized to Spotify.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Museum staff revised and neutralized some of curator Dara Jaffe’s accompanying wall text — though some critics, including Michael Schulman of The New Yorker, thought there was little or nothing for which to apologize.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Despite the decisive victory, however, Chestnut apologized to fans for not breaking his own record.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025
In a video addressing the discourse at the time, Rogan apologized to Spotify.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Museum staff revised and neutralized some of curator Dara Jaffe’s accompanying wall text — though some critics, including Michael Schulman of The New Yorker, thought there was little or nothing for which to apologize.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Despite the decisive victory, however, Chestnut apologized to fans for not breaking his own record.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologize
Verb
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Tiffany confessed, and Dianne went inside the house to get Stephen to discuss the situation.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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The charging documents allege that back in January 2024 — more than a year before he was charged — Wan was arrested on suspicion of running the Iron Horse Parkway brothel and confessed.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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But the survey of 1,000 American adults, taken on June 10, also found that some excused or endorsed the violence against Jews.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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When a flight attendant noticed, Dali faked vomiting to excuse her lengthy time in the bathroom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Another royal source explained that layoffs were inevitable for the former royal family members.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
13 July 2025
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The woman explained the extensive interviewing process as well as her concerns with pursuing the opportunity on the community forum Mumsnet.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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What event could possibly justify closing a major highway for days on end?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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If the Tripadvisor business was the company’s only segment, this valuation could be justified.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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“Apologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologize. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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