as in confessed
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 apologized
There’s a fellow from Rolling Stone who apologized to me a couple years ago, he was told to be as cutthroat as possible.
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Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
At a news conference after the hearing, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney apologized to the families of the victims and commended the authorities who ultimately caught Heuermann.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma apologized a second time for his heated confrontation with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley after the Huskies’ shocking 62-48 Final Four loss.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Gates, who is one of the world's wealthiest people, apologized in February to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Epstein.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Carney apologized to the audience Monday and then left for a back room in Town Hall before the board discussed and voted on Tucker’s motion.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The 48-year-old apologized in January with a letter, published as a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In February, Gates apologized to staff at the Gates Foundation for his association with Epstein and admitted having affairs with two Russian women, which Epstein learned of, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.
—Dan Mangan,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
After a heated late-game exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley at the end of their Final Four game went viral, UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologized Saturday for his conduct.
—Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
At a news conference after the hearing, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney apologized to the families of the victims and commended the authorities who ultimately caught Heuermann.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma apologized a second time for his heated confrontation with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley after the Huskies’ shocking 62-48 Final Four loss.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Gates, who is one of the world's wealthiest people, apologized in February to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Epstein.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Carney apologized to the audience Monday and then left for a back room in Town Hall before the board discussed and voted on Tucker’s motion.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The 48-year-old apologized in January with a letter, published as a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
In February, Gates apologized to staff at the Gates Foundation for his association with Epstein and admitted having affairs with two Russian women, which Epstein learned of, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.
—Dan Mangan,emily Wilkins, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
After a heated late-game exchange with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley at the end of their Final Four game went viral, UConn coach Geno Auriemma apologized Saturday for his conduct.
—Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologized
Verb
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In an interview with The Times, Sid confessed that the whole thing was a lie concocted by a publicist in the 1940s.—
Anabel Sosa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Flores confessed when police questioned him, authorities said in court filings.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the couple continued to pepper Harry with questions, Caroline excused herself to get another seltzer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Dewey is excused from his parents’ anniversary party, given his success as a pianist, but Lois demands that everyone else be present, including Malcolm.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As co-founder of Jason Hyde Jewelry, Deborah Singer explained, people are often surprised to learn that each piece begins as plastic pulled from the ocean, transformed through upcycling.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The client, Mukherjee explained, was in the midst of a life-threatening medical crisis.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Senior Iranian leaders have repeatedly denied Israel’s legitimacy, predicted its destruction and framed that outcome as inevitable and justified.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Customs and Border Protection rules say that pepper balls and other projectiles should not be aimed at vulnerable areas such as the head or spine unless deadly force is justified.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Apologized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologized. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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