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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
Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
That includes not only explanations and justifications for the officers’ actions but also, where appropriate, apologies and commitments to correct any tactical or administrative problems that led to the loss of life.
—Laurence Miller, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Sometimes boards must spend money to confirm their decision is correct.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Use the road's lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Identifying and correcting errors in federal databases can be difficult, and those errors can have harmful consequences.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
That includes not only explanations and justifications for the officers’ actions but also, where appropriate, apologies and commitments to correct any tactical or administrative problems that led to the loss of life.
—Laurence Miller, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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The social cost of carbon is considered a more accurate accounting of harm from climate change than other calculations used as the basis of carbon credits or carbon offsets to travelers, according to Scripps.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Without that scale, models are not accurate enough.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Without proper hydration, fibermaxxing can cause constipation, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating and gas, Syn said.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Yet the first episode drags on a bit, laying a ton of groundwork and backstory before the proper investigation begins.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The entertainment rooms can serve as places to enjoy cocktails and billiards (both villas feature Steinway & Sons grand pianos), the dining rooms feel cinematic without being too formal, and the bedroom suites favor comfort rather than flashiness.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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City leaders say the rules are needed because Rocklin currently has no formal regulations in place to monitor or enforce mobile vending activity.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Within the state, hundreds of school board members have signed a letter urging leadership to amend its policies to only allow females to compete in girls sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) is keen to reduce the amount of time lost in games and last year amended its rules to give a corner kick to the attacking team if a goalkeeper held the ball for more than eight seconds.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Both claim that new jobs and addressing the threat of being eclipsed by other nations offsets the risk of data centers damaging the environment and disrupting people’s lives.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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The union pushing the measure, the Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West, has estimated the wealth tax could raise $100 billion in revenue and help offset federal cuts to health spending.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The one who hunted and punished you now celebrates your courage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who’s been judged, rejected, or ghosted for doing so knows how punishing that vulnerability can be.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 70% of American adults polled recently said that the central promise of the American Dream — that hard work can earn a good life — is no longer true or never was.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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There’s no shortage of impressive deals in Amazon’s sale section this week, but these 15 finds from $8 are true standouts.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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This said, the movers were very polite and respectful and removed all of the excess packing.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Among her trio of old friends on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, Kate is the polite peacekeeper.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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