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
Moheb publicly apologized and avoided jail time, court records show.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Ricks apologized repeatedly to several relatives of his victims who looked on, particularly Marcus Figueroa.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In the state’s death chamber in Huntsville, Ricks apologized in his last statement to the third, surviving victim, Marcus Figueroa, who watched the execution through glass, the closest person among his relatives in an observation room to Ricks.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Marcus, whose scars from the attack were visible on the back of his neck, showed no emotion as Ricks tearfully apologized to him, according to a media witness with the Associated Press.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Both defendants apologized in court, reading handwritten statements as a photo of Tsoulos sat across from them and more than 60 of his friends and family watched from the gallery.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
At the time, Curtis apologized to fans on social media and thanked them for their support.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Thunder forward Lu Dort apologized to Nikola Jokić after his second flagrant foul on the three-time MVP in 10 days.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Hope and relief after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized at the weekend and said Iran would no longer target its neighbors was short-lived as fresh salvos threatened the UAE and other Gulf nations.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
Ricks apologized repeatedly to several relatives of his victims who looked on, particularly Marcus Figueroa.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
In the state’s death chamber in Huntsville, Ricks apologized in his last statement to the third, surviving victim, Marcus Figueroa, who watched the execution through glass, the closest person among his relatives in an observation room to Ricks.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 12, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Marcus, whose scars from the attack were visible on the back of his neck, showed no emotion as Ricks tearfully apologized to him, according to a media witness with the Associated Press.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Both defendants apologized in court, reading handwritten statements as a photo of Tsoulos sat across from them and more than 60 of his friends and family watched from the gallery.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
At the time, Curtis apologized to fans on social media and thanked them for their support.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Thunder forward Lu Dort apologized to Nikola Jokić after his second flagrant foul on the three-time MVP in 10 days.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Hope and relief after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized at the weekend and said Iran would no longer target its neighbors was short-lived as fresh salvos threatened the UAE and other Gulf nations.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologized
Verb
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The suspect previously confessed to the crime and has never claimed to be innocent.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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William Heirens later confessed to the murders.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And, no, the controversial coach won’t likely be excused from his post anytime soon.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before the Black Caucus lobbed this bomb at him, Pritzker would have been excused for thinking that his endorsement of a different Black woman would shield him from such criticism.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wood took her own life after struggling with grief and the emotional trauma of witnessing her husband’s murder, her daughter explained to the judge.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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An interest in evening workouts is on the rise nationwide, the workout expert explained.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Any proposal to increase taxes on that same November ballot — however justified — is almost certainly doomed, and might even add to the miasma of faux outrage that’s already surrounding the statewide tax cut.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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With the knockout rounds underway, Team USA will now look to quiet critics on the field and prove DeRosa’s faith in the roster was justified.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Apologized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologized. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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