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

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apologizing

In a bid to unite the right before the convention, Flavio this week posted a video apologizing to Michelle, who quickly accepted the gesture of reconciliation.

From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026

Video of the incident showed Smith apologizing to Jackson shortly afterward, saying he was acting in character and believed the 25-year-old was a “worker,” meaning he was involved in the wrestling show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

The company that built the system is apologizing in advance, in case it turns out to be wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

I am apologizing to myself as much as I am apologizing to him.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

apologizing

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