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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
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Everyone has an opinion about the correct address for ladies, and everyone is indignant when others’ choices are different.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the Esmeralda 7 project.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
That’s the correct way to look at it to me.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Everyone has an opinion about the correct address for ladies, and everyone is indignant when others’ choices are different.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bertinelli, meanwhile, could be seen laughing good-naturedly nearby, but did not correct the actor.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Oct. 2025
This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the Esmeralda 7 project.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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Backdrop cofounder and creative director Natalie Ebel said that description sounds pretty accurate.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The original film, which is spoken in Aramaic, Hebrew and Latin to create a more historically accurate and immersive experience, followed the final 12 hours before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the footage hasn't been released online yet, attendees in the room got a proper look at the return of Krysten Ritter's iconic homegrown New York hero.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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The politician may have been referring to a 2013 study of eight countries and a 2015 study based in Denmark that claimed to show a link between circumcision and autism, but they have since been strongly criticized by the medical community for their lack of proper scientific methodology.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kabul wants to boost cooperation with an India that is also at odds with Pakistan, and as the Taliban continues to seek formal international recognition as the government of Afghanistan.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The company contested the findings and eventually reached a formal settlement, OSHA records show.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The delay follows a month of deliberations after the city council suspended the ordinance to amend it to remove diversity, equity and inclusion language.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Oct. 2025
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It was later amended to include more than 30 federal agencies.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In addition, for some workers the deduction may not be enough to offset the negative effects of other aspects of the Republicans’ spending bill.—
Levi Sumagaysay,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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While beneficiaries are getting more in their checks, that extra amount is meant to offset the increase in prices across the board.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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About 1 in 7 American companies has punished employees over social media comments related to Kirk’s killing.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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Obsess Over Concept-to-Execution Speed – The market punishes slow thinkers.—
Erik Huberman,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It's slated to offer a commendable-if-true 330 miles (520 km) range, from a 350-kW fast-charging 122-kWh battery.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Oct. 2025
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The same will be true this season, but with Turner being more mobile and versatile than Lopez, the Bucks will likely play types of defense that Portis may be more comfortable executing.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Here are six seemingly polite habits that party hosts actually dislike.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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The younger woman smiling coyly, as if with a secret, while the older of the two, still young herself, anxious and polite, looks at the strange columns in the kitchen, trying not to be rude about it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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