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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
Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 7 June 2026
The issue with the tuna was corrected onsite, according to the report.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
This story has been corrected to show Jen Pawol previously umpired this season.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Matilda Urbia Boyle insists those failures are often corrected and reinspected on the same day.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
But in the popular imagination, untruths persist that should be corrected.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
Since then, Honeywell Aerospace executives say the problems with some of its suppliers have been corrected.
—Phil Lebeau,meghan Reeder, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The Times, which corrected its story a couple of months after publication, argues Spears hasn’t produced evidence to warrant a review by jurors.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
This guy corrected my grammar within the first five minutes of our introduction.
—Lisa Page Rosenberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Verb
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
The issue with the tuna was corrected onsite, according to the report.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
This story has been corrected to show Jen Pawol previously umpired this season.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Matilda Urbia Boyle insists those failures are often corrected and reinspected on the same day.
—Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
But in the popular imagination, untruths persist that should be corrected.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 June 2026
Since then, Honeywell Aerospace executives say the problems with some of its suppliers have been corrected.
—Phil Lebeau,meghan Reeder, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The Times, which corrected its story a couple of months after publication, argues Spears hasn’t produced evidence to warrant a review by jurors.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
This guy corrected my grammar within the first five minutes of our introduction.
—Lisa Page Rosenberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 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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The federal lawsuit filed last November and amended in March lists as its defendants Proctor; MSP Sgt.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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In a proactive effort to further monitor fire-prone areas, the Santee City Council amended an agreement with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office on May 13 to allow the addition of 17 surveillance cameras at parks, trails and preserves.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 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
Verb
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He’s punished for trying to do the right thing.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Other companies’ stocks also have been punished recently for announcing heavy spending on AI, as the question remains whether such investments will produce the profits and productivity that AI proponents are promising.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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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
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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“Corrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrected. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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