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
The country’s political blocs came together to oppose Yoon’s decree – including members of his own party, with the party chief apologizing to the public and demanding an explanation from the president.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
While her family lived under a cloud of suspicion for years, in 2008 prosecutors apologized to her parents and brother in a letter that said they were not considered suspects.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Empathizing and apologizing Empathy is one of the deepest forms of human connection, a way of making another person feel understood and loved.
—Alice Rosati, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Gregg Wallace, co-host of the wildly popular BBC show MasterChef, has apologized on social media for his response to the misconduct allegations that have been leveled against him.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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Jessie Yeung, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
While her family lived under a cloud of suspicion for years, in 2008 prosecutors apologized to her parents and brother in a letter that said they were not considered suspects.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
Empathizing and apologizing Empathy is one of the deepest forms of human connection, a way of making another person feel understood and loved.
—Alice Rosati, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Gregg Wallace, co-host of the wildly popular BBC show MasterChef, has apologized on social media for his response to the misconduct allegations that have been leveled against him.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apologize
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A number of leads emerged, including a man named John Mark Karr, who confessed to the killing in 2006.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The kitchen beyond it, Roberts confesses, doesn’t get much everyday use.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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If things get heated or unproductive, politely excuse yourself.Jane Hanson, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Claiming 'Cruel' Treatment In Jail Ahead Of Retrial Sean 'Diddy' Combs Turns 55: His Jail Birthday Menu and Latest Legal Woes Daniel Penny Showed 'Indifference' During Subway Choking, Prosecutor Says Whitaker noted that the juror had asked to be excused once before.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This may explain the presence of the porcelain bowl fragment found on Mount Zion.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The star explained that exercising routinely was necessary because her body had to be conditioned for the flying stunts.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Some of the book’s sweeping claims seem not entirely justified by the evidence.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Confused and annoyed, he’s taken to Colonel Watson Smith (Anthony Howell) to justify his allegiance.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Apologize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apologize. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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