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
Taylor initially apologized after allegations were revealed, before categorically denying all six accusations.
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The University of Pennsylvania agreed to a resolution with President Donald Trump's administration to keep males out of women's sports and apologize to every woman swimmer who was affected by the presence of trans athlete Lia Thomas in the 2021-22 season.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Paramount’s settlement comes six months after ABC News agreed to apologize and pay $15 million to settle a suit brought by Trump for comments made on-air by George Stephanopoulos in March 2024.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 July 2025
Ultimately, Baptist Press retracted the article and apologized but only after Lyell pursued legal action.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The University of Pennsylvania agreed to a resolution with President Donald Trump's administration to keep males out of women's sports and apologize to every woman swimmer who was affected by the presence of trans athlete Lia Thomas in the 2021-22 season.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Paramount’s settlement comes six months after ABC News agreed to apologize and pay $15 million to settle a suit brought by Trump for comments made on-air by George Stephanopoulos in March 2024.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 2 July 2025
Ultimately, Baptist Press retracted the article and apologized but only after Lyell pursued legal action.
—Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 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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None of that, however, excuses the silly and juvenile behavior of the Assembly’s majority Democrats last week when the chamber took up a resolution commemorating Pride month.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
3 July 2025
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Students who cannot get to school and have bus stops are on a list provided by district officials can get absences excused Thursday and Friday.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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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
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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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