1
as in amendments
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the copy editor's corrections were marked in red
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as in punishments
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
received a severe correction after the third offense
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Recent Examples of corrections
But the Horned Frogs know that Friday fell below their usual standards at practice, which means Dykes and the coaches will have no shortage of corrections to offer the team during upcoming film sessions.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Many property owners have rushed their applications in with only minimal designs, then get stuck waiting for their architects to produce full plans and, at the next step, respond to corrections required by the building department, Luna said.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Scientists said the route uses the combined gravitational forces of Earth and the moon to carry the spacecraft around the far side of the moon and safely back home without requiring major course corrections.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In the three-degree configuration, Orion uses less fuel and requires less complex calculations, but requires course corrections due to inevitable drift.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Emley and Sarabeth were Kristina’s daughters, and Peterson was a corrections officer with the nearby Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, according to WLOX and the Sun Herald.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
He was convicted again on the same charge in the same county in Febuary 2018, and was sentenced to three years and six months in prison, corrections records show.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Only minor course corrections will be needed to precisely target reentry.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nanos began his employment with the Pima County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer in 1984 before rising through the ranks.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Many property owners have rushed their applications in with only minimal designs, then get stuck waiting for their architects to produce full plans and, at the next step, respond to corrections required by the building department, Luna said.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Scientists said the route uses the combined gravitational forces of Earth and the moon to carry the spacecraft around the far side of the moon and safely back home without requiring major course corrections.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
In the three-degree configuration, Orion uses less fuel and requires less complex calculations, but requires course corrections due to inevitable drift.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Emley and Sarabeth were Kristina’s daughters, and Peterson was a corrections officer with the nearby Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, according to WLOX and the Sun Herald.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
He was convicted again on the same charge in the same county in Febuary 2018, and was sentenced to three years and six months in prison, corrections records show.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Only minor course corrections will be needed to precisely target reentry.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Nanos began his employment with the Pima County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer in 1984 before rising through the ranks.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrections
Noun
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Those amendments still require ratification by 38 states— so there’s no risk of a runaway rewrite of the founding document.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But its parliament has just passed controversial amendments to such laws, which remove the right to self-identification and narrow the definition of ‘transgender’.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
31 Mar. 2026
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As punishments, the girl was required to write Bible verses and tread water for as long as 45 minutes.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The victim in the case reported that she was subjected to more frequent punishments and restrictions than the couple's six other children.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Police are urging anyone with information to contact investigators, emphasizing that underage individuals who were drinking will not face penalties for coming forward.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some of the best personal lenders offer fast funding, no prepayment penalties and flexible credit score requirements.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Corrections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrections. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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