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
Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
Opt for a shade that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and those with dark circles can use color-correcting concealer to appear more awake.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
What mattered most to him was the documentary correcting the wild west narrative that erased Black cowboys.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
The Russian design is aimed at performing complex calculations while correcting logical errors, a useful feature for building quantum computers with high-fidelity qubits.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
This tone-correcting conditioner is infused with ArganID Technology, which repairs and seals the cuticles.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
My boss avoids giving feedback, addressing problems, or correcting poor performance.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
These were structural changes aimed at correcting historic disparities that have long excluded underrepresented entrepreneurs from participating in large-scale public economic opportunities.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
As the students worked, a teacher-in-training walked from desk to desk, correcting errors immediately.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
According to the brand, this face cream provides a host of benefits, including correcting uneven skin tone, increasing hydration, smoothing out texture, and strengthening the skin barrier.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026
Opt for a shade that’s one or two shades lighter than your skin tone, and those with dark circles can use color-correcting concealer to appear more awake.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
What mattered most to him was the documentary correcting the wild west narrative that erased Black cowboys.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
The Russian design is aimed at performing complex calculations while correcting logical errors, a useful feature for building quantum computers with high-fidelity qubits.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
This tone-correcting conditioner is infused with ArganID Technology, which repairs and seals the cuticles.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
My boss avoids giving feedback, addressing problems, or correcting poor performance.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
These were structural changes aimed at correcting historic disparities that have long excluded underrepresented entrepreneurs from participating in large-scale public economic opportunities.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
As the students worked, a teacher-in-training walked from desk to desk, correcting errors immediately.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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Around Austin, bars have stepped up, building nonalcoholic menus that feel intentional, not punitive — and certainly not like a kid’s menu for adults.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons could restructure Cousins’ deal, but that would only add more possible punitive effects in the future.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The policy change affecting Ocean Beach was characterized by city officials as amending the municipal code to simply clarify what was already allowed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Others whisper about amending the 22nd Amendment.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the instances when the state has accidentally paid an employee too much money, departments offer ways to pay it back via cash or check, payroll deductions or offsetting the overpayment with leave credits.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The legislation is aimed at offsetting a 13% tax hike the average single-family homeowner is projected to face this year.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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The state’s drought-free status is welcome news for water managers, but residents in some regions are still recovering from a series of punishing atmospheric river storms that brought intense rain and flooding.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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One that asks the highest-income residents to pay a little bit more, without punishing people who are making a little bit less.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Employers can regain their PSLF status after completing a corrective action plan or waiting a decade.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each year, the department inspects every cruise ship under its purview and provides a score and corrective report to the cruise line.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The 1996 law reforming immigration law did a number of things.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
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Several provisions in the contract are aimed at reforming operations to bolster public safety infrastructure in the city, Wu’s office said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The supporting cast is populated with adenosine, olives, argan oil, and more ingredients that contribute to its redness-neutralizing, wrinkle-smoothing, and suppleness-enhancing benefits.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Baking soda works by absorbing odors and neutralizing musty, acidic smells from mildew, mold, and bacteria.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to the release, these activities threaten the safety of correctional staff, inmates, and the public.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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While a correctional officer was proctoring an exam that counted toward Hanson’s master’s degree, Hanson was thinking about USC.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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