as in confessing
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 apologizing
On Saturday morning the chef responded to the article with a post online, apologizing to those affected.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Rodriguez said that Perry had a habit of then apologizing after the incidents — which spanned 2016 to 2019 — and giving him $5,000.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Bridgertons host the reception, something Fran can barely restrain herself from apologizing to her mother-in-law for.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
But Donovan praised the center for his physicality and mindset, sharing an anecdote about Collins apologizing to the coach for not being available after the medical team made its decision Saturday.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
In police bodycam video, Richardson can be seen apologizing to the deputy.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s how to rebuild confidence, presence and momentum without overexplaining, apologizing or disappearing.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Leavitt did not give a definitive answer when another reporter asked whether Miller will be apologizing to Pretti’s family.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 26 Jan. 2026
The show helps young viewers learn social skills like sharing, apologizing, and managing big feelings.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Rodriguez said that Perry had a habit of then apologizing after the incidents — which spanned 2016 to 2019 — and giving him $5,000.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
The Bridgertons host the reception, something Fran can barely restrain herself from apologizing to her mother-in-law for.
—Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
But Donovan praised the center for his physicality and mindset, sharing an anecdote about Collins apologizing to the coach for not being available after the medical team made its decision Saturday.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
In police bodycam video, Richardson can be seen apologizing to the deputy.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s how to rebuild confidence, presence and momentum without overexplaining, apologizing or disappearing.
—Lorraine K. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Leavitt did not give a definitive answer when another reporter asked whether Miller will be apologizing to Pretti’s family.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 26 Jan. 2026
The show helps young viewers learn social skills like sharing, apologizing, and managing big feelings.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologizing
Verb
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So did confessing to a crime, oddly.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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After finally confessing to their bosses about these secret missions, they were allowed to continue.—
Costa Beavin Pappas,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Americans must hold the president to a higher standard and stop excusing him like a misbehaving child from a broken home.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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But there’s no excusing Josh Allen’s four turnovers.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gassert disagreed with Dominguez’s decision to kick Oliveros out of the house, explaining that an agent’s morality shouldn’t be conditional.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Now, the Connecticut state legislature is moving to control the curriculum of all schools in the state without explaining why politicians know better than parents how to educate their children.—
Nicholas Tampio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neither the warrant nor the underlying affidavit justifying the warrant has been released.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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What’s old is new Third spaces have evolved to encompass specific purposes, justifying the price tag that often comes with them, since some membership clubs can thousands of dollars per month.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Apologizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologizing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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