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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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The establishment later corrected the violation, according to a follow-up inspection.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 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 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Some violations are corrected immediately, but are noted here.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The referees chosen to work the 2026 World Cup have some new tools to speed up the games and ensure that any match-altering officiating mistakes are corrected.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026
He was also corrected by his mother Kate for his antics during the national anthem.
—Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 11 June 2026
This has been corrected in the current text.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
On Friday, Korda credited her sister, Jessica, a six-time LPGA Tour winner, for giving her a tip that course-corrected her ballstriking.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 7 June 2026
Verb
In effect, the thorium nucleus became a frequency reference that continuously corrected the laser.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The establishment later corrected the violation, according to a follow-up inspection.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 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 12, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Some violations are corrected immediately, but are noted here.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
The referees chosen to work the 2026 World Cup have some new tools to speed up the games and ensure that any match-altering officiating mistakes are corrected.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026
He was also corrected by his mother Kate for his antics during the national anthem.
—Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 11 June 2026
This has been corrected in the current text.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
On Friday, Korda credited her sister, Jessica, a six-time LPGA Tour winner, for giving her a tip that course-corrected her ballstriking.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrected
Adjective
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Meanwhile, FedEx has already resumed some flights with repaired and inspected aircraft.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
19 May 2026
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Black Crowes recently appeared on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, during which Robinson claimed that his repaired relationship with Rich lit the way for Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher to do the same in 2025.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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If the board wants to shift maintenance, repair or replacement obligations under the condominium declaration, the condominium declaration itself must be amended.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The $90 million is for new and amended grants to 56 county and city police departments for radios, body cameras, riot gear, ballistic helmets, X-ray machines, inmate restraint chairs and other items.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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In 2022, the Canadian government doubled the credit for six months to help offset the rise in inflation rates.—
Claudia Sahm,
Twin Cities,
7 Dec. 2025
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Russell Westbrook had 12 points, 10 rebounds and three steals to offset six turnovers.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Then, in Leverkusen, Newcastle had the two best chances, but neither Neave nor Joe Brayson could take them and they were punished.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The announcement was a stunning end to Moore’s short, up-and-down tenure that saw the Wolverines take a step back on the field after winning the national championship and being punished by the NCAA.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, this can easily be remedied, Trabulsi explains.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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While human biases can be identified and remedied, the same cannot necessarily be said for AI models.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Two fouls in 62 seconds neutralized the star center, and looked to do the same to the Knicks on Wednesday night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The entire lighting system can be neutralized by flipping a single switch, obliterating all visibility except for a spotlight on the enemy’s crotch.—
Dahlia Gallin Ramirez,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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As a result, everything from Medicare premiums to homeowners' insurance is expected to inch upward next year, leaving many older Americans wondering how to balance stability and flexibility on a fixed income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Dec. 2025
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Ruled by Mars and Pluto, Scorpio is a fixed Water sign associated with processes of transformation and metamorphosis.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Corrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrected. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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