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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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
His mistake is one people often make, not apologizing when the only right thing to do is apologize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
The city issued a statement on Monday, apologizing for the incident and assuring the public that the inclusion of the images was not intentional.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 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
She writes to Vincent, apologizing, “It sounds sentimental—a message like this—but I can’t tell him now.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
