apologize
verb (used without object)
to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury.
apologizing
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present participleof apologize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“I ended up apologizing to him and explained the situation,” Wilson told reporters after the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
The admittedly nervous executive started Monday’s news conferences by apologizing to the Clippers’ faithful for the aftermath of the Leonard situation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
People have gotten so used to preemptively apologizing for what they like that their mea culpas feel as reflexive as a sneeze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the sheriff opened his late-morning news briefing by apologizing for any confusion he might have caused about the department’s theory of the case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
I’m sick of everyone apologizing and even more tired of trying to convince everyone that it’s going to be okay.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
