as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
questions the value of such correcting measures as prison sentences for drug addicts
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as in amending
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in offsetting
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 punishing
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 correcting
Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Authorities initially identified him as Somali before later correcting his nationality to Sudanese.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
For global investors trying to read Asia, Couto identifies two persistent misconceptions that are slowly correcting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 June 2026
The department later issued an update correcting that information, stating the suspect is in critical condition and has not died.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Once concrete is poured or a structure is fully built, correcting encroachment becomes significantly more complicated and expensive.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The Magic Ingredient Cao started by playing around with existing error-correcting codes.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
Frame it as adding to their thinking rather than correcting it.
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Treatments range from Chinese-inspired, correcting the flow of qi within the body, to Ayurvedic, rooted in India’s most ancient healing science.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Verb
Screen time has many people asking whether their contact lenses can do double duty by filtering blue light along with correcting vision.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Authorities initially identified him as Somali before later correcting his nationality to Sudanese.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
For global investors trying to read Asia, Couto identifies two persistent misconceptions that are slowly correcting.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 June 2026
The department later issued an update correcting that information, stating the suspect is in critical condition and has not died.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Once concrete is poured or a structure is fully built, correcting encroachment becomes significantly more complicated and expensive.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The Magic Ingredient Cao started by playing around with existing error-correcting codes.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
Frame it as adding to their thinking rather than correcting it.
—Melody Wilding, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Treatments range from Chinese-inspired, correcting the flow of qi within the body, to Ayurvedic, rooted in India’s most ancient healing science.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
Adjective
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And its enthusiasm for punitive governance, especially targeting those deemed ideologically unacceptable, raises questions about its ability to support de-radicalization.—
Javier Corrales,
Time,
2 Dec. 2025
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This shouldn’t be done in a punitive way, however, and the dog should be rewarded for positive behavior throughout.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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Disparate impact also lives under the Fair Housing Act, a separate law the Bureau cannot rewrite by amending Regulation B.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its list of permissible sunscreen ingredients for the first time in more than 25 years.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s economy is proving resilient to the shock of the Iran war, with higher oil prices offsetting lower export volumes, but overall growth will still likely fall to around 2% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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Long-term care insurance can help preserve seniors' savings by offsetting a significant portion of those costs.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Curry granted the young man a preliminary injunction that prevents NCAA brass from punishing Sorsby for violating — again, repeatedly — its rules on sports betting.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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Sorsby’s attorneys argued that the NCAA was punishing the quarterback for his mental health condition and suggested that the ruling prevented him from making an informed decision about entering the 2026 NFL supplemental draft.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Beyond its tartness, its specificity, and the sensuous, elliptical line work of its prose, the book serves as a vinegary corrective to the novel of nostalgic country-house girlhood.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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But the Boston College report still sees potential for stocks in reforming Social Security.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Klobuchar’s proposals include reforming permitting processes and streamlining building codes to reduce delays and build more homes faster, with an emphasis on rural Minnesota.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Instead of relying solely on direct impact, the sensor increases the chances of neutralizing fast-moving drones by triggering the rocket at the optimal moment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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While the Russian foreign ministry claimed joint responsibility for neutralizing the attack along with the Nigerien armed forces, a contingent of Italian forces and its gendarmerie, known as the Carabinieri, were also present.—
Kaitlyn Rabe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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As sheriff, Martinez said his administration has acquired new portable radios and stun guns for correctional officers.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Vacant positions slated for elimination include 10 probation officers, 15 correctional officers, four child support specialists and dozens of other jobs.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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