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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
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The issue can impact someone’s tax filings if, say, the overpayment occurred in October, but isn’t discovered and corrected until January, Anya-Gafu said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Some violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Until her proceedings are formally corrected and safeguards are enforced, Dulce's freedom remains conditional, and the risk that this could happen again to her or to others remains very real.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This story has been corrected to show that McDaniel was 35-33 as Dolphins coach, not 35-32.
—Alanis Thames, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
This problem is best corrected through adjustments to soil pH, though applications of iron also help.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The good news is that almost every issue that causes an unbalanced washing machine can be corrected with minimal time and effort.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Powell corrected Trump in front of reporters about the cost of the project, with the tension between the two men palpable.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
The issue can impact someone’s tax filings if, say, the overpayment occurred in October, but isn’t discovered and corrected until January, Anya-Gafu said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Some violations were corrected during the inspection.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Until her proceedings are formally corrected and safeguards are enforced, Dulce's freedom remains conditional, and the risk that this could happen again to her or to others remains very real.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
This story has been corrected to show that McDaniel was 35-33 as Dolphins coach, not 35-32.
—Alanis Thames, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
This problem is best corrected through adjustments to soil pH, though applications of iron also help.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The good news is that almost every issue that causes an unbalanced washing machine can be corrected with minimal time and effort.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrected
Adjective
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In her case, the concern trolling seemed to come largely from fans and bystanders, who questioned the safety of skiing competitively after 40 and on a repaired knee.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The agency’s authority to investigate stems from Senate Bill 553, which was amended to broaden the scope of employers, including law enforcement agencies, to maintain workplace violence prevention plans.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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An earlier update from King Soopers had listed some locations in Boulder and Littleton but the company amended its location list to include five fewer locations, lowering the number of gas stations impacted to 14 locations.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Monday evening, city leaders approved a $940,000 subsidy to offset the development fees that would otherwise need to be paid by the developer of the project, which would be the home to a new indoor professional soccer league.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Its bright pink floral pattern is offset with crisp white that looks fresh and breezy, and the rayon and nylon material is breathable enough for wear in the spring or summer.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This was a creditable Arsenal performance, punctuated — and punished — by two uncharacteristic defensive lapses.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Man City won 3-1 against one of the season’s black horses in the EPL, Bournemouth, and punished Dortmund 4-1 in Champions League play.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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So does an infield logjam that may have to be remedied before the team reports to West Palm Beach next month.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Your condition is common for post-menopausal women and can often be remedied.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Separately, the Russian Defense Ministry said 59 Ukrainian drones were neutralized overnight over Russia and occupied Crimea.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Plus, forwards Bailey Barnhard, Kennedy Lee and Maria Konstantinidou neutralized Boise State’s taller front line.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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And if no bus runs to your destination, there might be a dolmuş, a yellow van that runs on a fixed route, but stops whenever a passenger requests it and leaves whenever the van is full.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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There’s no fixed size for small business security, but a common range is 20 to 25 devices.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Corrected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrected. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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