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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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Also, in a game that requires the quick twitch of athleticism, Kobe Bryant, post-surgically repaired Achilles, never looked the same while languishing on a Lakers team that never won more than 27 games in his final three years.—
Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The Niners are pushing their chips to the center of the table and betting their entire 2026 season on the repaired Achilles tendon of a 32-year-old.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Additionally, soil can be amended or plants installed on a berm to improve drainage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In the luteal phase, a cooler bedroom, lighter bedding and limiting alcohol can help offset the temperature effect.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Scientists note that infrastructure built across active faults is especially vulnerable, as surface rupture can directly offset roads, buildings, and other structures that span the fault trace.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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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
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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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The Unaware Performer delivers, but within a fixed range.—
Mustafa Abdelmonem,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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That makes any potential threat to those payments particularly concerning, and that's especially true for retirees who are struggling to keep up with rising costs and debt obligations on a fixed income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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