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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
Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
What should never come into question, however, is the importance of tackling the hard questions in the first place — specifically, those questions that get at the heart of how our world works — even if finding the correct solutions involves more dead ends than front-page news stories.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s ample room between the aircraft to correct the mistake before a collision can occur, so a taxiway closure is probably unnecessary.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Sports, for instance, should be above the fray, correct?
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
What should never come into question, however, is the importance of tackling the hard questions in the first place — specifically, those questions that get at the heart of how our world works — even if finding the correct solutions involves more dead ends than front-page news stories.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Failure to do so, acting FTA executive director Jamie Pfister warns in the directive, could lead the feds to require IDOT to use federal funds to correct safety problems.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s ample room between the aircraft to correct the mistake before a collision can occur, so a taxiway closure is probably unnecessary.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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He’s made that look accurate since.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers say the high-precision synchronization is vital for accurate targeting and secure communication, with the potential to transform modern warfare and navigation systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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She was considered proper and respected—if not somewhat eccentric.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Gingie is a proper passion project for Lockwood, who was chuffed about the focal point of the open-concept kitchen.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The City Council’s Rules Committee endorsed Wednesday moving all four of those measures one step closer to the November ballot and having the city attorney’s office craft formal ballot language.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Those ideals inspired what was written into the Constitution, and the very idea that our Constitution must be amended and our nation improved by future generations who could redeem their shortcomings and address their imperfections through collective struggle and the democratic process.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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On Tuesday, Miller amended the complaint to add Tesla as a defendant, alleging product liability claims.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the schools are looking for new ways to raise revenue to offset costs, such as offering more online courses for adult learners.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Strong work on the offensive glass was a saving grace for Boston, which grabbed 10 first-half offensive boards (by eight different players) to offset poor shooting from most of its perimeter players.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Confederation of African Football overturned Senegal’s one-goal victory over tournament hosts Morocco following the latter’s appeal, citing rules that punish a team that abandons an ongoing football match for more than 10 minutes.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the most ironic misalignment, the industry celebrates the myth of the lone auteur and then punishes anyone who actually tries to be one.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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How to Spot the Next One Before sharing a story that sounds too absurd to be true, check the source page.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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That’s particularly true in the world of elite prep schools, which sometimes cost nearly $100,000 per year and often give athletic aid.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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There’s no polite, printable word to describe the security line situation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport right now.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Leaning in rather than keeping a polite distance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Mar. 2026
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