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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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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 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

The only time she admonishes him about his language is to scold him for apologizing too much.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

As soon as Macy left, I took out my phone and dashed a text to Conner, apologizing for bailing.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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