apologize
verb (used without object)
to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury.
apologizes
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present tense formof apologize (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Kathy Griffin apologizes in advance for all the noise.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Then Arch Manning apologizes for his reaction to an AI video spoof.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
In one, apparently written during or after an overseas golfing trip, Harp apologizes for having sprinted after the president for lack of a golf cart.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
As for his volleyball coach, he appreciated Aghassy giving access to his phone for just a few minutes and apologizes for disrupting his speech.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
She apologizes several times for how long it’s taking and finally comes out into the waiting room and sits beside me.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
