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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a real brainteaser with only one correct solution to it
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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
painfully correct dress for the state dinner at the White House
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as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
the correct method for folding the American flag
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as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in to 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 to punish
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 correct
Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Kaede forces a foe into a whack-a-mole mini-game that tasks you with hitting the correct button prompts while the opposition attempts to evade with prompts of their own.
—PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025
Regularly practicing exercises that strengthen both sets of muscles can correct alignment and reduce lateral knee strain.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Turns out the correct answer depends on a few different factors.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 May 2025
Kaede forces a foe into a whack-a-mole mini-game that tasks you with hitting the correct button prompts while the opposition attempts to evade with prompts of their own.
—PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
The government admitted its mistake but has proven unwilling or unable to correct its error and effect Garcia’s return.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2025
Regularly practicing exercises that strengthen both sets of muscles can correct alignment and reduce lateral knee strain.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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And they – their testimony was proven not to be accurate, that the president was not tying aid to Ukraine to the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, with proper treatment, Bauer says, halitosis often becomes much less offensive. Rashes Parikh sees lots of patients with rashes at this time of year, and many don’t realize a pollen allergy could be the culprit.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 May 2025
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By the later seasons, the familiar of the house Guillermo (played by the delightful Harvey Guillén) gives us a proper Gay Storyline™ that will really tear your heartstrings.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The Stray Kids’ member is not the first formal male ambassador for Damiani, which has a long track record of linking with male celebrities, most notably tapping Brad Pitt for its campaigns.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 May 2025
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The moment marks the formal introduction of the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church to the world.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The campaign to amend the uniform regulations has made headlines across Ireland, whose prime minister has even voiced support for the athletes to have the right to wear shorts.—
Ken Maguire,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Executive guidance and memoranda have said that the policy will be enforced comprehensively and without further delay unless otherwise amended by presidential action.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Increased Indian ties with the Middle East would also offset India’s dependence on Russian energy, furthering Western interests.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The decrease was partially offset by Nexstar’s recent restructuring, which led to lower operating costs.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The Warriors don’t have enough isolation players who can punish Houston’s aggression.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Humiliated and angry, is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising in concert with the punishing heat of the summer and pushes him to his breaking point.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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And of course, no one would be a true derby guest without an intricate and matching asymmetric disc headband fascinator.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Under the guise of polite party banter, the two trade barbs, each speaking on behalf of their respective cause.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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To many observers, Modi’s success stemmed from his willingness to play on profound resentments, which for decades had been considered offensive to voice in polite society.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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