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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

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Nearby, Torres kept apologizing to people who asked for his business card — he didn’t have any on him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The government settled that case, apologizing to Griffin without a resolution of that legal question.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Macedo followed with thoughtful remarks while apologizing because her giggling son kept climbing into her arms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The older woman yanked it back down and pulled her to her feet, apologizing for her rudeness.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

apologizing

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