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
Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
By correcting the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (referred to as oxidative stress), the polyphenols may improve arterial function and help ease blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
As a result, liveblog updates interact with each other by correcting or modifying previous updates as the story unfolds.
—Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Course-correcting these seemingly small decisions can add up.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Ortberg took the reins in August 2024, tasked with course-correcting for Boeing after years of safety and manufacturing crises that have cost the company billions of dollars.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
These color-correcting formulas are designed to work with your skin tone to create the most natural-looking results.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Arigato Sushi passed a reinspection on Saturday, April 11, after correcting the vermin issue.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
In a separate homeowner lawsuit in Oklahoma state court, State Farm's lawyers said the company launched an initiative in 2020 to improve the accuracy of its claims-handling practices, including correcting overpayment and underpayment of claims for wind and hail damage.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
By correcting the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants (referred to as oxidative stress), the polyphenols may improve arterial function and help ease blood pressure.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
As a result, liveblog updates interact with each other by correcting or modifying previous updates as the story unfolds.
—Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Course-correcting these seemingly small decisions can add up.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 24 Apr. 2026
Ortberg took the reins in August 2024, tasked with course-correcting for Boeing after years of safety and manufacturing crises that have cost the company billions of dollars.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
These color-correcting formulas are designed to work with your skin tone to create the most natural-looking results.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Arigato Sushi passed a reinspection on Saturday, April 11, after correcting the vermin issue.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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Still employed, but no raise The mayor’s colleagues wisely rejected that punitive step, and commissioners Steve Glassman and John Herbst then joined the mayor in rejecting a 3% merit pay raise for Williams.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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His persistence in teaching, even under Lomax’s punitive schedules, shows his resilience.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Rebecca Green, a law professor and director of the Election Law Program at William & Mary Law School in Virginia, said the court there rejected the redistricting plan based on narrow grounds pertaining to Virginia law on amending the state Constitution, which doesn’t apply in California.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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That act, of amending Jefferson’s original draft, edit upon edit, has been the story not only of new nation-states declaring their independence but also of people within nation-states.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The cars inside can act as a collective battery pack, offsetting Woven City’s peak power demand by up to 10 percent.—
TIm Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Robinson — who stepped over Daniels during a testy Game 2 exchange — and Daniels were assessed offsetting technical fouls and were both ejected.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Trump largely succeeded in punishing the Indiana lawmakers who opposed his redistricting plan last year.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Anunoby kept punishing that choice.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The complaint seeks compensatory and punitive damages, disgorgement of profits attributable to the use of Kilcher’s likeness, injunctive relief, and corrective public disclosure.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The actress is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, disgorgement of profits attributable to the use of her likeness, injunctive relief and corrective public disclosure.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Repealing or reforming the Jones Act would not solve every affordability challenge overnight.—
Katelyn Bledsoe,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Administration officials singling out wind was counterproductive to ongoing bipartisan Congressional talks on reforming the federal permitting system for all forms of energy, Grumet said.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Trump is standing by the leadership of the Secret Service and the president personally thinks agents did an excellent job neutralizing the shooter, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Friday, with Montreal having the final chance to get favorable matchups playing at home, Tampa Bay still had success neutralizing the Suzuki line, which had just four shots on goal.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The arrest document said Regina Cantrell is a Johnson County correctional officer.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Wilske’s complaint questioned why the police officers didn’t request additional information from dispatch, especially since one of the correctional officers was on an open line with dispatch when Anderson shot Wilske.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
5 May 2026
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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