as in confessed
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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of apologized
Starmer has apologized to Epstein’s victims and pledged to release public documents that will show Mandelson lied when he was being vetted for the ambassador’s job.
—
Jill Lawless, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Starmer apologized Thursday to Epstein’s victims.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Craig turned toward Timothy Anderson and apologized.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
In September, Colorado apologized and was fined $50,000 by the Big 12 after football fans directed expletives and religious slurs at Mormons during a 24-21 loss to the Cougars in Boulder.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The sheriff apologized at the start of his news conference Tuesday, acknowledging that his every word is now under heavy scrutiny.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Goll, a prominent business owner in a community that's been in the spotlight due to its immigrant population, said after the incident in December, Todora apologized by dropping a note off at her business.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Hospital officials later apologized to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and said police officers are allowed to carry weapons while seeking treatment.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
After the loss, Allen broke down in tears and apologized to his teammates.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Jill Lawless, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
Starmer apologized Thursday to Epstein’s victims.
—Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Craig turned toward Timothy Anderson and apologized.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
In September, Colorado apologized and was fined $50,000 by the Big 12 after football fans directed expletives and religious slurs at Mormons during a 24-21 loss to the Cougars in Boulder.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
The sheriff apologized at the start of his news conference Tuesday, acknowledging that his every word is now under heavy scrutiny.
—Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Goll, a prominent business owner in a community that's been in the spotlight due to its immigrant population, said after the incident in December, Todora apologized by dropping a note off at her business.
—Mamie Bah, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Hospital officials later apologized to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and said police officers are allowed to carry weapons while seeking treatment.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
After the loss, Allen broke down in tears and apologized to his teammates.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologized
Verb
-
The traveler confessed to extorting others to commit self-harm, the memo said.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
-
Today, the Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid, shortly after winning a bronze medal, tearfully confessed to cheating on his girlfriend and being wracked by regret.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Craig did not stay to field questions from the media, respectfully excused for what a spokesperson described as fatigue from a long day.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
-
This is so prevalent and excused at the top end of—at least part of—the conservative media sphere and the White House.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death, explained Someone experiencing a PE might not present any symptoms; common signs include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, raised heart rate and unusually low blood pressure.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The first time people associated the two was in 2020, when Bad Bunny explained his introduction to drag culture by way of his cousin.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Judge Mitchell rejected that argument, ruling Duran was not justified in using deadly force.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
-
One size doesn’t fit all – There are times when a different governance structure may be justified.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Apologized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologized. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
