1
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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2
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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as in repaired
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Recent Examples of corrected
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Under the new process, property owners will still receive a notice when a violation occurs, but if the issue is not corrected within seven days, the Parks and Recreation Department will step in to mow or clean the property, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
The original Tron has been digitally scanned and meticulously restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team, which corrected the new digital master for dirt, warping and other source imperfections.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That warrant was later corrected after a clerical error listed Menendez Abdala’s birth year incorrectly.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
The new rules build upon a 2021 law authored by Quirk-Silva that sought to compel local governments to inspect shelters where residents lodged complaints, ensure operators corrected any violations, and report the progress to the state housing department.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Some violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore
august 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Video refereeing was used 39 times on the first day of the season, with one red card being corrected and three goals disallowed for offside.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Food Inspection Guide.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Under the new process, property owners will still receive a notice when a violation occurs, but if the issue is not corrected within seven days, the Parks and Recreation Department will step in to mow or clean the property, the release states.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2025
The original Tron has been digitally scanned and meticulously restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team, which corrected the new digital master for dirt, warping and other source imperfections.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That warrant was later corrected after a clerical error listed Menendez Abdala’s birth year incorrectly.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
The new rules build upon a 2021 law authored by Quirk-Silva that sought to compel local governments to inspect shelters where residents lodged complaints, ensure operators corrected any violations, and report the progress to the state housing department.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Some violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore
august 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrected
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On Friday, Priscilla's former business partners, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, amended their $50 million lawsuit against Priscilla, alleging that she was involved in Elvis' death.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators, which opposed Tisdel's bill before it was amended, did not respond to a request for its position on the changes to the legislation.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An individual’s positive contributions such as steady employment, volunteer work, military service, long-term residence, and yes, tax compliance being expressly mentioned, can now be marshaled to offset negative incidents.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The product launches demonstrate how Europe’s legacy manufacturers are taking the fight to their Chinese rivals, in a bid to both retain market share in the European Union and offset declining sales in China, the world’s largest car market.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One employee claimed McCarthy punished employees who complained about his management by reducing their roles in journalistic projects.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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That mismatch, where management is rewarded while shareholders are punished, is a classic sign of weak governance.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That neutralized the advantage Sabalenka would have expected, and forced Sabalenka into first hitting more shots than she’s used to, and then going for too-small margins because of Pegula’s defensive skills once the rallies started.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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On June 13, Israel assassinated high-ranking Iranian officials and neutralized Iranian air defenses.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If these structural concerns are not remedied at the federal level, then the president’s comments expressing grave concern about violence in Chicago will continue to feel dangerous, insensitive and deeply disingenuous.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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This was remedied in 1879, as the dollar’s value was again fixed to gold, at the prewar parity.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Wobbling through space The Earth’s axis, which is an imaginary line running through the North and South Poles, is in constant motion, even though it is commonly depicted as a fixed line.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the residents are low-wage workers, immigrant families with young children or elderly and disabled people on a fixed income.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Corrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrected. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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