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
Want to apologize to your husband, your kids, all of that.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Jayapal asked Bondi to apologize directly to them for failing to shield their personal information.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Be ashamed and humiliated and would have apologized.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Wasserman apologized shortly after the discovery of his correspondence with Maxwell.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Jayapal asked Bondi to apologize directly to them for failing to shield their personal information.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Be ashamed and humiliated and would have apologized.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
Wasserman apologized shortly after the discovery of his correspondence with Maxwell.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for apologize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologize
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The traveler confessed to extorting others to commit self-harm, the memo said.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the club and outside it, the two men stayed up late discussing the merits of Shelley, confessing their doubts about the existence of God, and making plans to publish a joint collection of poetry.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Judges have a duty to uphold statutes designed to protect victims, to respect the lawful role of law enforcement, and to ensure that criminal conduct is addressed through the rule of law — not excused, minimized, or politicized.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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But opportunists in a crowd don’t excuse reckless governance.—
Melissa Derosa,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs argued Brady’s role as a sports network broadcaster — not just a Patriots icon — explains his neutral stance.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Tesla has worked to secure millions in state and local funding for its Semi, while many in the trucking industry question whether the vehicle’s uneven development timeline justifies such heavy public investment.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Those documents will reveal the grounds the federal government used to justify the FBI’s seizure of 2020 election records last month.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Apologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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