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 two publicly apologized after backlash that pinned their remarks as racist and misogynistic.
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The Bridgertons host the reception, something Fran can barely restrain herself from apologizing to her mother-in-law for.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
When Walker got on the phone, Woodruff apologized.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Google has apologized after a news notification about the 2026 BAFTAs contained a racial slur, sparking backlash online.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The Bridgertons host the reception, something Fran can barely restrain herself from apologizing to her mother-in-law for.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
When Walker got on the phone, Woodruff apologized.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Google has apologized after a news notification about the 2026 BAFTAs contained a racial slur, sparking backlash online.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologize
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Eventually, Friedmann identified himself and confessed.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Cheryl’s father had died years earlier, not knowing that someone had confessed.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The measure passed with 11 alderpersons in favor, two opposed and three excused.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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When a flight attendant noticed, Dali faked vomiting to excuse her lengthy time in the bathroom, according to prosecutors.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Others can better explain his remarkable journey to make America better for the disenfranchised, and his zeal to help create a true rainbow of inclusion.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Brownell explains that the decision to have Lady Danbury separate herself from the Queen wasn’t to grant Andoh an exit, but instead to push the friendship dynamic between the characters to grow and evolve.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Hegseth pointed to threats from other weaponry such as ballistic missiles and drones that justified the operation.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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That said, mortgage interest rates may already be low enough to justify taking action now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Apologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologize. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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