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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 Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Then there's carefully monitoring multiple loads to make sure every item is washed and dried at the correct temperature.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
However, the performance suffered when the electrical voltage frequency rose, but the issue could be corrected by simply adding more mushrooms to the circuit.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Having a responsive sales CRM is similar to having another sales member, and choosing the correct CRM is essential for having success with the platform.
—Jason Phillips, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Then there's carefully monitoring multiple loads to make sure every item is washed and dried at the correct temperature.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
There’s a perception of inconsistency if these fines are disparate, while some landlords may choose to pay the fines rather than correct the issues, Erica Rodgers, Excise and License’s policy director, told councilmembers.
—Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
However, the performance suffered when the electrical voltage frequency rose, but the issue could be corrected by simply adding more mushrooms to the circuit.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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Having people with a variety of backgrounds work together on a project ups the likelihood that our interpretations are accurate.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Oct. 2025
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The scale includes enhanced production design, period-accurate wardrobe and large-scale action set pieces — a significant leap for vertical content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When using hydrogen peroxide, wear protective gloves and eyewear to avoid irritation, ensure proper ventilation, and never mix it with bleach, ammonia, vinegar, or other cleaning agents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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All are dressed in period garb — Clarkson in a gorgeous gown and her band, My Band Y’all, led by musical director and keyboardist Jason Halbert, in formal white dinner jackets typical of musical acts at the time.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Scotland, then-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon issued a formal apology in 2022 to the thousands of people – mostly women – who were accused and executed under the country’s Witchcraft Act between the 16th and 18th centuries.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its authority to investigate stems from Senate Bill 553, which requires employers to maintain workplace violence prevention plans, and was amended to apply more generally to various industries, including law enforcement.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those charges, however, were amended when prosecutors filed superseding indictments in both cases in early September.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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Price increases are to help offset the increase in operational costs that mail carriers face during this busy time of year.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hochul said the state’s funding will help offset the crisis and keep food on the table for families as Washington gridlock drags on.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The footwear giant and aircraft maker have both been unfairly punished, and their turnaround stories remain strong.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The only drawback is its poor aerodynamics, which limit its range and accuracy beyond 100-150 yards, and the recoil is punishing.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the true freshman looked poised and undaunted, able to pick up a trio of fourth-down conversions with his arm and more positive yards with his legs.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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His portrayal of a pompous, yapping intellectual who's rotten to the core rings uncomfortably true, as do the performances of Thatcher and East as their characters nonverbally communicate their discomfort to each other.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The place being a Midwestern park, the ghost is by all accounts pretty damn polite.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hank’s voice is gentle and polite, but that doesn’t put Aaron at ease.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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