as in confesses
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 apologizes
Slightly sobered and very sad, Cleo tearfully apologizes.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Oct. 2025
The comments ignited backlash from fans on social media, with some fans vowing to boycott the team until Cohen apologizes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Back at the dorm, Wednesday — in a very cute hanging-at-home ensemble — apologizes to Thing for forgetting his birthday.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Kreese then tearfully apologizes to Johnny for attacking him after his loss to Daniel LaRusso at the All Valley Tournament years ago, although Johnny does not want to hear it.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Helena apologizes to her in a boardroom, telling her she was treated poorly.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
In the show’s third season, his character’s high school bully apologizes to him after Bible study at his partner’s church.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Jan. 2025
The woman apologizes again and heads out, but not before asking me to take a photo.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Daniel apologizes and helps to clean up.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Oct. 2025
The comments ignited backlash from fans on social media, with some fans vowing to boycott the team until Cohen apologizes.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Back at the dorm, Wednesday — in a very cute hanging-at-home ensemble — apologizes to Thing for forgetting his birthday.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Kreese then tearfully apologizes to Johnny for attacking him after his loss to Daniel LaRusso at the All Valley Tournament years ago, although Johnny does not want to hear it.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Helena apologizes to her in a boardroom, telling her she was treated poorly.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
In the show’s third season, his character’s high school bully apologizes to him after Bible study at his partner’s church.
—Leonardo Bevilacqua, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Jan. 2025
The woman apologizes again and heads out, but not before asking me to take a photo.
—Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Daniel apologizes and helps to clean up.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologizes
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Olympia is clearly torn about the situation, and almost confesses to Matty, but her fear that Julian's crimes could ruin the lives of their children keeps her mouth shut and her mind focused on exposing Senior.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Think of the economic arrangement between William and Eugene in Queer or the generational attitudes at play when Elio’s father confesses his own potential queerness to him in Call Me By Your Name.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The chancellor nods along as MrBeast – whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson – explains the ever-growing appeal of YouTube and the challenges of finding people to work on his videos.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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Cuevas de Arom uses the vessels through the entire winemaking process, from fermentation through aging, which Mora explains provides a slower, more delicate evolution.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When Glenna excuses herself to go check on Lady Ellen, Julia thanks the woman and then proceeds to sneakily follow her straight up to Ellen’s quarters.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This justifies higher volume assumptions for US producers leading to higher long-term EBITDA and FCF forecasts.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Republican who ostensibly champions liberty but justifies authoritarian impulses from the White House.—
John H Bolthouse,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Apologizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologizes. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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