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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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
That principle ensures that all litigants in disputes have a voice with an open-minded audience and that the outcomes of cases, correct or not, are based on law and facts, not the insidious influence or pressure of external forces.
—Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 June 2025
The restaurant corrected all violations, according to a June 2 follow-up inspection.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
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Adjective
Harmon’s language in the broader reform bill would have deemed the grounds for his campaign’s appeal correct, both going forward and retroactively.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
That principle ensures that all litigants in disputes have a voice with an open-minded audience and that the outcomes of cases, correct or not, are based on law and facts, not the insidious influence or pressure of external forces.
—Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Verb
Thibodeau attempted to correct that lineup's struggles midway through the Eastern Conference Finals, but to no avail.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 3 June 2025
The restaurant corrected all violations, according to a June 2 follow-up inspection.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
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Amazon Prime Video’s newest NASCAR stat incorporates tens of thousands of incoming data points in real time, using machine learning over the course of a race for more accurate outputs.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2025
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Very few accurate transfer links to Leeds have emerged as of June 6.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Hollywood studios and craftspeople may be busy agonizing over the proper role of AI’s potential within the film industry, but Chinese studios aren’t slowing down.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Most interesting is Cane’s prim and proper wife, Peyton (Danielle Campbell).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Grab a dress that’s perfect for both casual and formal occasions while prices start at just $13.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The formal wardrobe for the men’s and women’s football teams, as well as the men’s basketball team, includes ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories that will be worn during official representations.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The suit was later amended to include the proclamation and Harvard moved to request a second block on Trump's proclamation.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
16 June 2025
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In February, the president amended the complaint to seek at least $20 billion.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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The University of Kentucky’s athletics department expects to operate at a net loss of nearly $31 million over the next two fiscal years and is borrowing $141 million from the university’s general fund to offset the deficit.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Bosa was selected with the No. 3 pick by the Chargers in 2016, but remained unsigned for over a month after he was scheduled to report to the team on July 29, reportedly due to offset language and the timing of his signing bonus.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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The Rangers won the World Series thanks in part to a collection of blistering bats that punished quality pitchers.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Wayne trounced his competition with punishing punchlines and steely wordplay.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The film also stars Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson and Spencer Watson. Co-written by Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, The Lost Bus is inspired by true events featured in Lizzie Johnson’s 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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Gödel showed that any system of axioms in mathematics permits the formulation of statements that can’t be shown to be true or false.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Showing empathy and being polite, even in frustrating situations, can help de-escalate potential conflicts.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Dishes are refined but never polite, taking all the risks Cornerstone didn’t have the backing to take.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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