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
Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Should a blind person be correcting my driving?
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
And the next day, mistakes are going to happen, but correcting off of them.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
In crime coverage, journalists should create equity by being cognizant of correcting any coverage trends that privilege white groups over people of color, especially stereotyping Black and Latino men as violent.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Under the county charter, the executive’s responsibilities include overseeing the county’s municipal departments, correcting errors in tax assessments, executing certain contracts, upholding the county charter and representing the county in general.
—Ilana Arougheti
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
But the winds in Miami also played havoc with the engine energy deployment on the complex new designs, as correcting a handling change and using part-throttle at an unexpected moment meant McLaren’s engines suddenly deployed their energy in an unexpected way on the back straight.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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
Verb
If correcting automated categories feels frustrating, manual budgeting may be a better fit.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Should a blind person be correcting my driving?
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
And the next day, mistakes are going to happen, but correcting off of them.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
In crime coverage, journalists should create equity by being cognizant of correcting any coverage trends that privilege white groups over people of color, especially stereotyping Black and Latino men as violent.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
Under the county charter, the executive’s responsibilities include overseeing the county’s municipal departments, correcting errors in tax assessments, executing certain contracts, upholding the county charter and representing the county in general.
—Ilana Arougheti
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
But the winds in Miami also played havoc with the engine energy deployment on the complex new designs, as correcting a handling change and using part-throttle at an unexpected moment meant McLaren’s engines suddenly deployed their energy in an unexpected way on the back straight.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
Adjective
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Before Marseille’s 1-0 win at Le Havre last weekend, the squad were confined to the club’s La Commanderie training base for four consecutive days as a punitive measure after a succession of poor performances.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Angola does not plan to pursue punitive measures against mining companies such as export quotas or bans in order to bolster its domestic mining industry, a senior minerals minister said.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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That vote was meant to be the final part of the multistep process for amending the Virginia constitution.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Proper plant placement and amending soil to ensure adequate drainage are the best way to prevent root rots.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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That administration established political control over key judicial institutions by stacking higher courts with friendly judges and punishing its critics with disciplinary action or assignments to faraway locations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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However, beneath the surface, Cramer said the market has become increasingly bifurcated, with investors piling into a narrow group of artificial intelligence winners while severely punishing companies that disappoint or simply fail to impress.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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For many, a no-phone vacation is less an indulgence than a corrective.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Former Representative Elizabeth Holtzman, one of the co-authors, has portrayed the act as a corrective to the moral failure of refusing entry to many Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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The savings outlined in the SEC filings, and the high importance securing them played in executives’ compensation for the year, shows the benefit to Uber’s shareholders and executives from reforming insurance laws nationwide.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Along with reforming teaching methods, states have also required schools to screen for learning disabilities such as dyslexia and hire coaches to help teachers improve their reading instruction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Autonomous underwater drones capable of detecting and neutralizing naval mines emerged as one of the standout attractions at China’s 2026 Chengdu Defense Technology Industry Expo, where the country also showcased robotic combat dogs and other advanced unmanned systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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The odor-neutralizing formula also adds a layer of freshness to strands and helps rid hair of the smell that might be associated with sweat and excess sebum.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2026
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In one instance, an execution was called off after correctional officers had already strapped Glossip to a gurney and begun preparing to give him a lethal injection.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals this week ruled against a White correctional officer who alleged DEI training from the Colorado Department of Corrections created a racially hostile work environment.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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