as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
dressed correctly for an appearance in court
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Recent Examples of correctly
Players must match the circles to the correct side while also clicking their controller correctly.
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Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Back in 1996, Darling observed, correctly, that a good ranking in the Extel survey could add thousands to an analyst’s salary.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026
If an outcome takes place, the market pays out for each share purchased by those who guessed correctly.
—Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Still, the reassurance that both Sullivan and Hafley understand the role that defense has played in reaching and winning Super Bowls gives me more faith that this rebuild is being approached correctly.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Social inclusion, within the family, the community, and the nation, Vider writes, all depend on performing domesticity correctly, that is, following the scripts of the white, middle-class, heterosexual home.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
The bearskins can last up to 20 years if maintained correctly, though some bearskins have been in use for up to 60 years, the ministry told USA TODAY.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Subordinate clauses, grammatically complete and correctly structured, showed up in nearly 13%.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Back in 1996, Darling observed, correctly, that a good ranking in the Extel survey could add thousands to an analyst’s salary.
—Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026
If an outcome takes place, the market pays out for each share purchased by those who guessed correctly.
—Matt Motta, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Still, the reassurance that both Sullivan and Hafley understand the role that defense has played in reaching and winning Super Bowls gives me more faith that this rebuild is being approached correctly.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Social inclusion, within the family, the community, and the nation, Vider writes, all depend on performing domesticity correctly, that is, following the scripts of the white, middle-class, heterosexual home.
—Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
The bearskins can last up to 20 years if maintained correctly, though some bearskins have been in use for up to 60 years, the ministry told USA TODAY.
—Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Subordinate clauses, grammatically complete and correctly structured, showed up in nearly 13%.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
When used correctly, these decoys can scare away pesky birds who are trying to roost on your porch.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctly
Adverb
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Adcock manages child safety seat inspection events and training across Northern Indiana, aimed at helping parents ensure their car seats are properly installed and that their children are safe.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse The highly agile Getty shooter Alan Crowhurst has done us a great favor by bringing concrete cloakroom evidence of the many social and administrative challenges that the (famous) Royal Ascot costume edicts require in order to be properly met.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2026
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Because probate laws vary by state and estate situations can be complex, consulting an estate attorney or financial professional can also help families avoid mistakes and ensure creditors are handled appropriately.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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“Correctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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