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corrected

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verb

past tense of correct
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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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Recent Examples of corrected
Verb
They were accompanied by the museum’s architect Ma Yansong, who, in his remarks on stage, corrected a popular misconception that the building is made to resemble a spaceship. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 The company said its team identified and corrected the problem quickly, clearing the robots and returning them to normal operation within minutes. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Google said the model corrected itself and the company believed the intrusions did not cause any damage. Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026 Protocols of every meeting were made, corrected, and signed by Eichmann himself. Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 Organizers quickly corrected the problem and played the correct anthem. ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 There are legitimate circumstances in which content may be corrected, challenged or removed. Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 The vessel eventually corrected itself and continued toward the Caribbean. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026 The bright side is, some of those things can be corrected after just one game. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrected
Adjective
  • The town will unveil the renovations next month and the improvements include a new paint job on the interior of the historic building, a repaired 19th-century chalkboard pulley system and repair of the several small holes in the roof.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Volunteers painted and repaired bleachers, replaced the chain-link fence in the outfield with a wooden one and painted the dugouts.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The bill was amended in May to require that 85% of the funding go to jobs with union-level wages and benefits.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The congress has repeatedly amended the constitution to concentrate power in Ortega’s hands and eliminate any shred of democratic independence and dissent.
    Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Yesterday subsequently carried out several capital increases, including transactions in early 2025 in which some shares were paid for by offsetting existing claims against the company.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also caffeine, which brightens a tired-looking complexion and helps offset puffy undereyes.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • But several people who spoke during the board meeting commended students who took part in the walkout and asked they not be punished for their advocacy.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • No detainees were being punished, officials said, and the small boxes didn’t exist.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • His ballpark and facilities fell into disrepair, a situation that may be remedied under the stewardship of new owner Stan Kroenke, who entered an agreement to purchase the team this week at a $4 billion valuation.
    Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Major Pest Problems As with petunia diseases, minor infestations of aphids, spider mites, and other petunia pests can often be remedied, but major pest problems may require plants to be replaced.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Yet the mechanics of the plot have neutralized Connelly, because Daniela has had to sit in the passenger seat while various forms of Jason have been behind the wheel.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Writing on Facebook on Tuesday, Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas said an explosive device was detected on the drone and neutralized by bomb-disposal experts.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Home loans Because fixed 15- and 30-year mortgage rates tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note and broader bond-market conditions rather than the federal funds rate directly, homeowners won't be affected immediately by a Fed rate hike.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Users also want covers that can serve as accessories for content creation, such as for a workout that requires a fixed camera angle.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Corrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrected. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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