as in to confess
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 apologize
Mizuhara addressed the court and apologized to Ohtani, the Dodgers, the government and his family.
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Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
After its red-carpet reporters cut off Babyface for Chappell Roan, the AP apologizes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Andy Cohen is apologizing to The Hills alumni Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Democratic commentator and lawyer Bakari Sellers apologized on Thursday for seemingly blaming President for the Wednesday night.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Amy Taxin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
After its red-carpet reporters cut off Babyface for Chappell Roan, the AP apologizes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
Andy Cohen is apologizing to The Hills alumni Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Democratic commentator and lawyer Bakari Sellers apologized on Thursday for seemingly blaming President for the Wednesday night.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for apologize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologize
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So now is the time to confess another of my body’s deficiencies: One of my legs happens to be longer than the other.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Fadden, however, was apprehended and brought to Hutchinson where he was interrogated and confessed.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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When Levin was excused from the stand, Judge Mark Arnold asked if the defense was ready to put up another witness.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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This might be excused as valor for protecting our planet if the science wasn’t questionable and Gov. Wes Moore’s other decisions weren’t poor.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2025
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Investigating the Link Between Cholesterol and Dementia Previous research has found a connection between cholesterol levels and cognitive health, Ryan explained.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mark explained that some fabrics are better for business suits, others for leisure suits.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The disregard is reciprocated, and equally justified in the other direction.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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Is that enough to justify a potential $400 price tag, though?—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Apologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologize. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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