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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
The prosecution has contended that a correct guidelines range would look like 51 to 63 months.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Hence why doctors advocate strongly for UTI prevention—and in the case of perimenopause, there’s a simple way to go about that: correcting the estrogen deficit at the core of the problem.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
What if the street address is correct, but the mail is addressed to a previous resident?
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
The prosecution has contended that a correct guidelines range would look like 51 to 63 months.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
After the lawsuit was filed, Green said a judge gave her 30 days to tidy up her lawn and to correct the violations, or she would be jailed.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Hence why doctors advocate strongly for UTI prevention—and in the case of perimenopause, there’s a simple way to go about that: correcting the estrogen deficit at the core of the problem.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
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Beyond complying with regulations, embedding traceability and life cycle data directly into products can enable leaders in the tech industry to drive smarter product development, more accurate forecasting and stronger supply chain and inventory management.—
Megan Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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How accurate are the Old Farmer's Almanac's predictions?—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To get the cast and crew in the proper headspace for filming the crime thriller, Caron hosted a Portland-area screening of John Cassavetes’ Gloria (1980).—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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The suit claims the school failed to provide proper protective equipment and training to Wei.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Although, a state can make a formal request for federal assistance without a formal state emergency declaration.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Avoiding formal termination also helps companies sidestep severance packages and legal risk.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meta has since amended the guidelines, but critics say the changes came only after public exposure and do not go far enough to safeguard children.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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So instead, the Democrat from Queens has introduced a resolution to amend the state constitution.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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The new numbers suggest that slowing rent increases and cheaper gas are offsetting some impacts of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Since then, Paine has mostly been treated as a lesser founder, his skill with language more than offset by his erratic nature and political ineptitude.—
Matthew Redmond
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Growth exposes every weakness, magnifies every misalignment, and punishes a lack of discipline.—
Andrea Hill,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Self surrounded his stud freshman with bigger guards and wings spacing the floor, all of whom are capable of slashing and punishing closeouts.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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If that’s true, then there’s no stopping Trump from federalizing the National Guard in all fifty states.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2025
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The pain of staying polite is losing the sale to someone bolder, faster, and clearer.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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But each polite knockback and odd digression throws out at least one casually sublime spark.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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