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
Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Her job at the magazine involved correcting writers’ grammar and prose before publication, a role to which Chandler took offense.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Collectively, these offices have saved taxpayers millions of dollars by identifying improper spending, correcting internal controls and preventing future losses.
—Vaughn Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
The medical examiner’s office on March 5 reissued Robinson’s demographic report, with a note correcting that he had not yet been sent to the agency for an autopsy.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Though seemingly abstract, this result has potential to help solve everyday problems related to dense sphere packing, including error-correcting codes used by smartphones and space probes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Later in 2025, Holland confirmed they were betrothed after correcting a reporter who referred to Zendaya as his girlfriend.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
For some, correcting exemptions may bring the biggest savings, while challenging market value can help limit long-term increases.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The key here is not about correcting the story.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
In theory, correcting low B12 levels could improve energy and help people maintain lifestyle changes that support weight loss.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Her job at the magazine involved correcting writers’ grammar and prose before publication, a role to which Chandler took offense.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Collectively, these offices have saved taxpayers millions of dollars by identifying improper spending, correcting internal controls and preventing future losses.
—Vaughn Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2026
The medical examiner’s office on March 5 reissued Robinson’s demographic report, with a note correcting that he had not yet been sent to the agency for an autopsy.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Though seemingly abstract, this result has potential to help solve everyday problems related to dense sphere packing, including error-correcting codes used by smartphones and space probes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
Later in 2025, Holland confirmed they were betrothed after correcting a reporter who referred to Zendaya as his girlfriend.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
For some, correcting exemptions may bring the biggest savings, while challenging market value can help limit long-term increases.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
The key here is not about correcting the story.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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The answer is not to abandon reform or return to the purely punitive policies of past decades.—
Keith Wortz,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s more work to do on SSI’s punitive asset cap.—
Michael Frerichs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, before the House commerce committee advanced the sports authority bill, Xu proposed amending it to make the team representative a non-voting member of the board.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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As such, Vietnam is drawing down duties on oil by amending the preferential import tax for gasoline, diesel, and gasoline production raw materials.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Rubio’s communication to diplomats doesn’t elaborate on the elevated risk of attack from Iran or its proxies, but stresses that a combined approach is the best strategy for offsetting the threat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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And while member nations have agreed to release 400 million barrels in strategic reserves, the daily flow from those stockpiles will be far short of offsetting the daily flow that’s been cut off.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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At an average of over 21%, today's credit card rates are punishing, meaning that the repayment process continually gets more difficult for borrowers as the interest compounds.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Avalanche Gulch route is 11 miles round-trip, with 7,300 punishing feet of vertical gain.—
Gregory Thomas,
San Francisco Chronicle,
14 Mar. 2026
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The state also said federal officials have been difficult to work with; despite providing a corrective action plan and admitting that fraud is an issue in Minnesota, the state hasn't received clarity from the federal government about whether the plan is acceptable or not.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some of the state legislation is seeking to do just that — introduce a corrective to what sponsors say is currently unchecked device time in classrooms.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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Democrats today blocked a Republican bill to fully fund the agency while a deal over reforming immigration enforcement is negotiated with the White House.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The governor also proposed reforming waiver case management provided to people with disabilities and older adults and dedicating roughly $77 million in funding over four years for a study on recommendations for administering human services programs across all levels of government.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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Purdue had done a better job neutralizing the Bruins’ dynamic point guard than UCLA’s previous two opponents, having held him to only two points in 10 minutes.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Spurs deployed myriad defensive coverages against Cade Cunningham in the two matchups, and their objective of neutralizing him was clear.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Greifinger, the correctional health expert, said the sheriff’s office should commission an independent mortality review to study whether any jail operations, staffing or other shortcomings are exacerbating external factors and resulting in preventable deaths.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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When the Sheriff’s Office signed a contract with national correctional health care provider NaphCare in 2022, officials said the deal would reduce costs and streamline services for people locked up in San Diego County jails.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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