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apologizing

NOUN

defense

Synonyms

STRONG

answer apologetics apologia apology argument cleanup cop-out exculpation excuse exoneration extenuation jive plea rationalization rejoinder reply response retort return story vindication whitewash

WEAK

excusing explaining fish story off-time song and dance

Antonyms

STRONG

charge indictment question request

WEAK

betrayal capitulation desertion flight surrender yielding

Example Sentences

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That wasn’t the first time she seemed to be apologizing to the audience for being there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The sentiment is unobjectionable, though the act of apologizing is made infinitely easier when the sins belong to unnamed others in centuries past.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The case ended with the IRS formally apologizing to Griffin and pledging to improve data security.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

But Jones said she found herself apologizing to Bruccoleri for "criticising and belittling" her while in character.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

A few days later, the president of the Italian Gymnastic Federation released a new statement apologizing for everything, and people finally moved on.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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