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
Fincke stopped apologizing to everybody after NASA's new administrator Jared Isaacman ordered him to stop.
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Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Fincke said he's stopped apologizing to everybody after NASA's new administrator Jared Isaacman ordered him to.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Woods shared a statement after the incident apologizing to his family, friends and fans.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Fincke stopped apologizing to everybody after NASA’s new administrator Jared Isaacman ordered him to stop.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
This enables children to rehearse skills like helping, apologizing, or being inclusive in real-life situations and friendships.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 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
Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Fincke said he's stopped apologizing to everybody after NASA's new administrator Jared Isaacman ordered him to.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Woods shared a statement after the incident apologizing to his family, friends and fans.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Fincke stopped apologizing to everybody after NASA’s new administrator Jared Isaacman ordered him to stop.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
This enables children to rehearse skills like helping, apologizing, or being inclusive in real-life situations and friendships.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologizing
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California metal vets Neurosis have surprised-released An Undying Love for a Burning World, their first album in a decade, and first since co-founder Scott Kelly left the band after confessing to domestic abuse.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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The emergence of the mysterious key in Homer and Plumb’s possession has spooked him off from confessing any further.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
16 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
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Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The proposal does not include a summary explaining the purpose of the observance, and no additional details have been published outlining how the dates would be calculated beyond the language in the bill text.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Smith, the leading kratom researcher, has said the emphasis on semisynthetic 7-OH is odd because there is no evidence justifying it, and because the natural kratom alkaloid mitragynine still converts to 7-OH during manufacturing and in the body.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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For CFOs, the challenge is justifying AI spending before returns are visible.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Apologizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologizing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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