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
Adjective
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His legal team condemned the plan as unconstitutional and punitive, warning that without assurances from Liberia, Abrego Garcia could be sent back to El Salvador.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Professional development for teachers focuses on positive, rather than punitive, behavioral and engagement practices.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Others whisper about amending the 22nd Amendment.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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After amending the soil, add a 2 to 3 inch layer of organic mulch to the soil's surface to help slow down moisture evaporation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That's been a boost to companies like GM, Stellantis and Ford, offsetting the costs of tariffs.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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However there are conflicting concerns offsetting those gains due to slowing oil demand.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The only drawback is its poor aerodynamics, which limit its range and accuracy beyond 100-150 yards, and the recoil is punishing.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The transfer of the remains comes just two days after Israel carried out punishing strikes in Gaza in response to the Hamas killing of an Israeli soldier in Rafah on Tuesday afternoon.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For Turner-Smith, who has had her share of death onscreen in various film and television projects, another round with Kaluuya could serve as a corrective to that.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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In conjunction with the 20-day MA, the weekly stochastics have rolled over for NEM in support of several weeks of corrective price action.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Officials need to spend more time reforming existing programs and less time getting overwrought.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 buttery, full-coverage formula melts right into skin, instantly neutralizing shadows without feeling heavy or cakey.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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 6 Nov. 2025.
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