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
Hoffman has apologized for associating with Epstein.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Unlike some politicians who have been rejected by voters for their past indiscretions, or gotten reelected despite them, Platner has apologized and shown promising awareness of his own human fallibility.
—Shannon A. Mullen, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
In his statement, Wenders also apologized to Kinski.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The ban might be rescinded if the lawmakers in question apologized for visiting Taiwan, the email said.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The Friars Club publicly apologized.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Gabriela Cryan, a 23-year-old who works in sales in Chamblee, Georgia, once apologized for bringing the wrong coffee order to her colleagues at work — even though the coffee shop made the mistake.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Altman later apologized for not alerting law enforcement about the shooter’s ChatGPT logs, which some believe could have averted the shooting.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Ukrainian officials apologized and said the drones were aimed at military targets in Russia, but veered off course by Russian electronic interference.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Unlike some politicians who have been rejected by voters for their past indiscretions, or gotten reelected despite them, Platner has apologized and shown promising awareness of his own human fallibility.
—Shannon A. Mullen, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
In his statement, Wenders also apologized to Kinski.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 June 2026
The ban might be rescinded if the lawmakers in question apologized for visiting Taiwan, the email said.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The Friars Club publicly apologized.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Gabriela Cryan, a 23-year-old who works in sales in Chamblee, Georgia, once apologized for bringing the wrong coffee order to her colleagues at work — even though the coffee shop made the mistake.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Altman later apologized for not alerting law enforcement about the shooter’s ChatGPT logs, which some believe could have averted the shooting.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Ukrainian officials apologized and said the drones were aimed at military targets in Russia, but veered off course by Russian electronic interference.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologized
Verb
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Napper, who investigators believe was struggling from years of intense mental illness, eventually confessed to Nickell’s murder.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2026
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And Matthew Lawrence, who played the older brother of Strong's character, also confessed to having a crush on Fishel.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Verb
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The manager excused herself and another employee arrived to help.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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DeMarvion Overshown has excused absence Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was the only player on defense not at practice, as he was excused on Thursday to prepare for his wedding Saturday in Tyler.—
Nick Harris
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The governor has previously explained that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The recent fire heavily damaged the structure, and a structural assessment found that what remains is not salvageable, DPR explained.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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But Braves manager Walt Weiss penciled in Mauricio Dubón again at shortstop Friday night, and Dubón once again justified his faith.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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Star City intended to ask the town for exemptions from several zoning rules, but argued that the request was justified because the tract is best used for housing despite being close to the Berlin Turnpike.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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“Apologized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologized. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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