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
Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Some of the picks on this list even have color-correcting powers built right into the concealer, giving you multiple benefits in a few swipes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
But instead of tripping in frustration, Benioff rose to the threefold leadership challenge of correcting a media misunderstanding, pulling off another tentpole event for his company, and contributing a major economic boost to his beloved San Francisco.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Writing the human genome in its entirety could enable correcting any genetic condition, regardless of its complexity.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Where Missouri must respond For Missouri, this week is about correcting the details that cost it against Alabama.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Either way, just correcting that part of your license is free.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
While Social Security offices are also still open during the shutdown, some of the agency's services are not available, including replacing a Medicare card, issuing a proof of income letter and updating or correcting earnings records.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
While Strowman is correcting the historical record from afar, Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed are set for a final confrontation before Crown Jewel.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Same for Dax Hill, focusing on going back to work and correcting mistakes.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Some of the picks on this list even have color-correcting powers built right into the concealer, giving you multiple benefits in a few swipes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
But instead of tripping in frustration, Benioff rose to the threefold leadership challenge of correcting a media misunderstanding, pulling off another tentpole event for his company, and contributing a major economic boost to his beloved San Francisco.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Writing the human genome in its entirety could enable correcting any genetic condition, regardless of its complexity.
—Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
Where Missouri must respond For Missouri, this week is about correcting the details that cost it against Alabama.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Either way, just correcting that part of your license is free.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
While Social Security offices are also still open during the shutdown, some of the agency's services are not available, including replacing a Medicare card, issuing a proof of income letter and updating or correcting earnings records.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
While Strowman is correcting the historical record from afar, Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed are set for a final confrontation before Crown Jewel.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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Under federal law, Hatton said, civil detainees — including undocumented immigrants — must be held under conditions that are not punitive.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Walsh and his leadership team insist their version is voluntary, not punitive.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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Airlines are complying with the FAA emergency order aimed at offsetting air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Zoning is not meant to be some sort of punishing thing meant to make a city miserable.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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To stop the spiral of impunity, political leaders must recommit to their obligations under international law by investigating, prosecuting and punishing crimes against journalists—even when the pursuit of justice means holding political allies and powerful elites to account.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
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During her tenure in the House, the congresswoman has focused her legislative agenda on building an economy for all, reforming the criminal justice system, achieving health equity, and eliminating poverty.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Prime Minister Micheal Martin said the government was open to reforming the nomination process.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What To Know The new congressional map will create more Democratic seats in California, potentially neutralizing a Republican-favoring redistricting plan advancing in Texas and other Republican states.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The demonstrator currently operates at approximately 20 kilowatts, which is suitable for neutralizing small unmanned aerial vehicles and light surface targets.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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The correctional center, located on a military base about 40 miles outside Philadelphia, became Combs' home after his attorneys complained about the conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Then, correctional officers and medical staff arrived.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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