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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Individuals applying for Social Security after age 65 should be aware that Medicare Part A may be backdated up to six months, and contributions made during that lookback period are subject to a 6% IRS excise tax per year until corrected.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
But the issue was never corrected despite at least two other amendments being made to the contract.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The city said the mall has since corrected four out of the nine most critical violations, but it's also outlined hundreds of other violations.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal, who also wrote her film, has corrected the imbalance, refashioning the story from the Bride’s perspective and concocting a protagonist of unfiltered feminist fury.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The weight of the Taara Beam (8 kg) and the launch year of the Taara Lightbridge (2019) were both corrected.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Reggie Whitten corrected Rother’s tally.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
While severe drainage issues cannot be corrected quickly, regular inspections around your home and lawn allow small, quick changes that can make a big difference.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Individuals applying for Social Security after age 65 should be aware that Medicare Part A may be backdated up to six months, and contributions made during that lookback period are subject to a 6% IRS excise tax per year until corrected.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
But the issue was never corrected despite at least two other amendments being made to the contract.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The city said the mall has since corrected four out of the nine most critical violations, but it's also outlined hundreds of other violations.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Gyllenhaal, who also wrote her film, has corrected the imbalance, refashioning the story from the Bride’s perspective and concocting a protagonist of unfiltered feminist fury.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
The weight of the Taara Beam (8 kg) and the launch year of the Taara Lightbridge (2019) were both corrected.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Reggie Whitten corrected Rother’s tally.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrected
Adjective
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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,
7 Mar. 2026
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At a news conference afterward, Lemley displayed her repaired medal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to the website, states may exempt themselves from observing daylight saving time by state law in accordance with the Uniform Time Act, as amended.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the city has amended its encampment cleanup protocols, including the introduction of tent checks using thermal imaging technology and a more judicious use of heavy machinery.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The port has already planted acres of mangroves and sea grass and donated the land to the state of Florida to offset the habitat that would be destroyed during dredging.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, Summer Creek saw Newsom, Addison Martin and Tyasia Young combine for 46 points to offset the off-night by Simpson, with Young leading the way with 17 points and Newsom adding 15.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Hours after the Pentagon punished Anthropic last Friday, OpenAI announced a deal to effectively replace Anthropic with ChatGPT in classified military environments.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The regime had, over the years, brutally punished ever-increasing dissent, most recently by killing thousands of protesters who had taken to the streets in January.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 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,
7 Mar. 2026
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But this is something that can be remedied with a little coaching.—
John Moorlach,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More than 60% of Iran’s missile launchers have been neutralized.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mines are first identified by the AN/AQS-20A sonar system or other mine countermeasure assets, after identification a mine is neutralized with an armor-piercing warhead.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From the Constitutional Revolution through the Mossadegh era and the 1979 upheaval, senior clerics have displayed a deeper commitment to being on the winning side than to any fixed political principle.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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The spline structure inside the nuts, the non-fixed gripping posture, and interference from magnetic forces significantly increased assembly complexity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Corrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrected. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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