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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a real brainteaser with only one correct solution to it
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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
painfully correct dress for the state dinner at the White House
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as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
the correct method for folding the American flag
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as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
hopefully the young entrepreneur's professionalism will serve to correct his partner's extreme enthusiasm in the eyes of investors
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as in to punish
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
an insensitive boss who liked to correct subordinates in front of their colleagues
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Recent Examples of correct
Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Should policy correct or educate?
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
This story has been corrected to reflect that there were 76 people aboard the plane, not 70.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
American Express relies on airlines to submit the correct information on airline transactions to identify incidental fee purchases.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Should policy correct or educate?
—Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The issue was corrected during the inspection.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
This story has been corrected to reflect that there were 76 people aboard the plane, not 70.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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Weather apps have a tendency to alienate their user bases, perhaps because people’s physical experiences—their plans, their dress, their commutes—so directly depend on an accurate report.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Westcott said some of the subdivisions along the creek were built in the 1960s and 1970s when proper drainage was an afterthought and fences were installed in floodways.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hayden said that Charles failed to execute proper safety protocols while Joseph crossed the street.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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No amount of money or formal resolution can erase the pain caused by a prosecution that should never have been brought.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such a debrief will help to blunt some of the emotion almost certain to surround her return to formal duties on the show.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2009, the policy was amended to include executive positions, and in 2022, women were added to the minority candidate definition.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Neitzke, who serves on the commission, noted that if noise or light pollution became an issue, the commission could revisit and amend the hours again.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Members of the United States Congress recently introduced bills that would provide money to Americans to offset the cost of tariffs.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Mar. 2026
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The transportation network, in hopes of surmounting its budget problems and offsetting rising labor costs, had increased last year what hotels paid annually by 5%, but did not want to go higher.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Supreme Court ruled the music industry’s can't punish internet providers that allow users to illegally copy and share content.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Under state law, someone prosecuted for a second-degree felony could be punished with a sentence of one to 15 years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was no true striker for England.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Full Moon highlights your 4th House of Traditions, nudging you to think about what makes your residence a true home base.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Present and correct, just in smaller quantities than previously, and now obliged to make polite conversation with Alexandra Champalimaud’s additions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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