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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
This cycle of monitoring, correcting and refining is foundational for developing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, where precision, adaptability and continuous learning are essential.
—Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter, however, defended the treaties as vital for correcting historical injustices and strengthening relations with Latin America.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But critics say the agreements are inflexible, expensive and go beyond correcting constitutional violations.
—Shaila Dewan, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
However, Mercury also will retrograde through your fourth house of home and family from November 18 to 29, revealing misalignments in your personal life that need correcting.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Pointing out these double standards and unrealistic expectations is the first step towards addressing and correcting them.
—Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
But the main battle appeared to be between Rachel and Sam, who politely, yet firmly, took each other on — often correcting the other’s résumé boasting with their own narrative.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
This cycle of monitoring, correcting and refining is foundational for developing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, where precision, adaptability and continuous learning are essential.
—Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter, however, defended the treaties as vital for correcting historical injustices and strengthening relations with Latin America.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But critics say the agreements are inflexible, expensive and go beyond correcting constitutional violations.
—Shaila Dewan, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
However, Mercury also will retrograde through your fourth house of home and family from November 18 to 29, revealing misalignments in your personal life that need correcting.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Pointing out these double standards and unrealistic expectations is the first step towards addressing and correcting them.
—Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
But the main battle appeared to be between Rachel and Sam, who politely, yet firmly, took each other on — often correcting the other’s résumé boasting with their own narrative.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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The European Union targets leading American companies with rules, fines, and other punitive actions that undermine their ability to do business in EU countries and deliver technologies to their citizens and small businesses.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Regulation is not something to fear Instinctively, when any type of new regulation comes into force, particularly one that potentially involves fines and other punitive measures, fear and trepidation tend to be the most common reactions off the bat.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Verb
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By intent of the Founders, amending the Constitution is an arduous process.—
Nolan Finley,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, the process of amending the Constitution is intentionally difficult, aimed at ensuring broad support for changes and limiting alterations to foundational laws.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In an interview with The Athletic last month, Diggins described the feeling of finishing one of the most punishing endurance tests in all of sports.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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But punishing that behavior means bringing the hammer down on Vietnam, hardly a step that would win Washington strategic support in Hanoi, where a new leadership dominated by public security and military officials actually sees eye to eye with China in some areas.—
Evan A. Feigenbaum,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Counties and cities must report serious financial problems to the governor or Legislature for potential corrective action.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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We are committed to addressing this matter fully and to implementing all necessary corrective actions to ensure this does not happen again.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Verb
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This confirmed that neutralizing the protein could help turn off the overactive immune response.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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Our editors love this gel-cream moisturizer's cooling, skin-soothing texture and redness-neutralizing tint.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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