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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apologizing

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

But by Tuesday, Jones released a statement apologizing to his constituents for his role in presenting Brown with a state resolution.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer released a lengthy statement Sunday night apologizing to fans and accepting the findings of an NBA investigation of salary cap violations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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

But maybe this was his way of apologizing.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

apologizing

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