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as in amended
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in 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 punished
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 corrected
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
The story has been corrected to show that the proper name of the organization is the American Academy of Pediatrics rather than the American Association of Pediatrics.
—Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 19, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
It has been corrected to note that one of the charges was for stalking—repeatedly follow.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 June 2026
Systems that cannot explain their decisions cannot be corrected.
—David Flower, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The fine was the result of an administrative oversight, and the issue was promptly corrected with no impact on the environment, Disneyland officials told the Register.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The story has been corrected to show that the proper name of the organization is the American Academy of Pediatrics rather than the American Association of Pediatrics.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
In effect, the thorium nucleus became a frequency reference that continuously corrected the laser.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Verb
Thankfully, most causes of yellowing geranium leaves are easily corrected.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
The story has been corrected to show that the proper name of the organization is the American Academy of Pediatrics rather than the American Association of Pediatrics.
—Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
june 19, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
It has been corrected to note that one of the charges was for stalking—repeatedly follow.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 19 June 2026
Systems that cannot explain their decisions cannot be corrected.
—David Flower, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The fine was the result of an administrative oversight, and the issue was promptly corrected with no impact on the environment, Disneyland officials told the Register.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The story has been corrected to show that the proper name of the organization is the American Academy of Pediatrics rather than the American Association of Pediatrics.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
In effect, the thorium nucleus became a frequency reference that continuously corrected the laser.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrected
Adjective
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After a fracture, the body moves through overlapping stages of repair that include inflammation, formation of new tissue and, later, remodeling of the repaired area.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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To help prevent future settling, monitor the area weekly and add 1/2 inch or less of your soil mix as a top dressing to the repaired area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The criminal case comes as the victims’ families pursue a separate lawsuit filed in December and amended in April, alleging the crash and its aftermath were marked by a series of preventable failures.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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The aerospace company has figured out how to position itself firmly in the middle of the speculative hype of the AI cycle, and numerous financial organizations have amended rules designed to protect retail investors.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Verb
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But a competitive second half could not offset one costly early-game letdown.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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The chip exports driving Korea's trade surplus have not been enough to offset Koreans' own investments in foreign securities, above all the US stock market, which is itself being lifted by the AI boom, the research firm ISI noted.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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That is just one example of many Christian and conservative athletes have been unfairly punished because of their religious and political beliefs because Major League Baseball and its teams have decided what political and religious beliefs are acceptable.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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But the players were not punished.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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However, if the area is shady and soggy, a groundcover may be the best choice if drainage issues cannot be remedied.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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However, this can easily be remedied, Trabulsi explains.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The energy crisis threatened by the Iran war was effectively neutralized through the natural functioning of the market — not through political breakthroughs.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Drones have become more advanced and accessible, but they can be neutralized with the right tools.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Such as the single parent working two jobs to make ends meet, the senior on a fixed income, the recent graduate struggling to afford housing and healthcare.—
Matt Martin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Alphabet went the other way and issued stock, which dilutes existing shareholders but adds no fixed interest bill to meet whether or not the AI bet pays off.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Corrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrected. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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