rectified

past tense of rectify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rectified To her credit, Reynolds swiftly rectified that, bingeing the first three seasons to get herself up to speed. Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 If after 60 days the problem is not rectified, the people can sue. Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 But don’t worry, this common faux pas can easily be rectified by an $8 hack. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 Our biggest complaint was that the bundled mouse felt a little chintzy, and that's easily rectified. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 Panizo’s post erroneously that the battle was against Croatia, a mistake the local podcaster later rectified. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 California plans to sue in 60 days if the situation isn’t rectified. Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 24 June 2026 California plans to sue in 60 days if the situation isn't rectified. ABC News, 23 June 2026 Wembanyama rectified that mistake on the next play. Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectified
Verb
  • In 2006, Joseph pursued ballot measures that would have amended Proposition 103 amid an effort by John Garamendi, the insurance commissioner at the time, to tighten the ZIP code regulations established by his predecessor.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The golfer, who changed his plea in the DUI case from not guilty to no contest, had one charge amended to Local 1 reckless driving and a second charge altered to a careless driving citation as part of a plea deal, according to court records.
    Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The complaint asks a Cook County judge to issue a fine of $11,500 for every day the violations are not corrected.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The mayor and superintendent of schools disputed the claims, saying all city schools already are regularly monitored and inspected and issues corrected in a district that takes safety very seriously.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

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“Rectified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectified. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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