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
And then just apologizing for the things that actually hurt people.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Amid intense backlash, the head of the American Diabetes Association posted a video Wednesday apologizing for the organization’s decision on Friday to forcefully remove five leading diabetes scientists from the association’s annual meeting.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Ortega later posted a video on Instagram, admitting to the allegations and apologizing.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
After her removal from the villa, Yulissa issued a statement apologizing for her behavior.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Oftentimes, people associate apologizing too much as a sign of incompetence, weakness or even behavior that’s annoying.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Topline Outdoor apparel company Patagonia, famous for its progressive activism, offered to drop its trademark lawsuit against Pattie Gonia if the drag performer stops selling merchandise and using the company’s logos, while also apologizing for any harm the suit caused within the LGBTQ community.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
King’s revelation prompted Bumpus to issue a statement Wednesday, apologizing to King and their two children.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Amid intense backlash, the head of the American Diabetes Association posted a video Wednesday apologizing for the organization’s decision on Friday to forcefully remove five leading diabetes scientists from the association’s annual meeting.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Ortega later posted a video on Instagram, admitting to the allegations and apologizing.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
After her removal from the villa, Yulissa issued a statement apologizing for her behavior.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
Oftentimes, people associate apologizing too much as a sign of incompetence, weakness or even behavior that’s annoying.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Topline Outdoor apparel company Patagonia, famous for its progressive activism, offered to drop its trademark lawsuit against Pattie Gonia if the drag performer stops selling merchandise and using the company’s logos, while also apologizing for any harm the suit caused within the LGBTQ community.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
King’s revelation prompted Bumpus to issue a statement Wednesday, apologizing to King and their two children.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologizing
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Similiar incidents Last week in Baltimore City, a 15-year-old boy turned himself in to police, confessing to murdering another 15-year-old earlier this year.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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That relationship was based on sinners confessing their sins to this vicar.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Without excusing her actions, Harron’s film explores Solanis’ place as a misfit even within the outsider world of the 1960s NYC underground art scene.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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No one is excusing Austin Metcalf’s murder.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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Elena witnessed the argument and tried explaining to Moshe their concerns about previous squatters in the building.—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
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In November, Rashada posted a tutorial video to his Instagram account explaining the claims-buying process, which led to a flood of referrals over next several months.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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The earnings expectations that break the map Even before the dispersion data crystallized, Lamont was growing uneasy about the earnings story justifying valuations.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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But Adraee has been accused of justifying the killing of some journalists.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Apologizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologizing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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