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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Submission quality varies wildly, and committees end up correcting basic misunderstandings instead of debating strategy.
—David Talby, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Following record highs during the pandemic, rents have been correcting.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Higher amounts may be used temporarily under medical guidance when correcting a deficiency.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026
The entry concludes by discussing some of the challenges of correcting errors in the 21st century and recommendations that have been made for improving corrections policies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
But life has a way of correcting that illusion.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
Documentation becomes more accurate the first time, which means fewer insurance denials and far less time spent correcting charts after the visit.
—Fj Campbell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Verb
Treatments range from Chinese-inspired, correcting the flow of qi within the body, to Ayurvedic, rooted in India’s most ancient healing science.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
But pay close attention to the difference between how a reputable news organization acknowledges its mistakes—namely, by transparently correcting them—and how Trump or Musk reacts to being called out for getting something wrong.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Submission quality varies wildly, and committees end up correcting basic misunderstandings instead of debating strategy.
—David Talby, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Following record highs during the pandemic, rents have been correcting.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Higher amounts may be used temporarily under medical guidance when correcting a deficiency.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026
The entry concludes by discussing some of the challenges of correcting errors in the 21st century and recommendations that have been made for improving corrections policies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
But life has a way of correcting that illusion.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
Documentation becomes more accurate the first time, which means fewer insurance denials and far less time spent correcting charts after the visit.
—Fj Campbell, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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San Diego’s leadership should recognize the urgency of these challenges as part of a broader civic agenda and increase resources for early interventions that are rehabilitative rather than punitive.—
Muhammad Aquil,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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What your employer can't do When a garnishment order is issued, many borrowers will worry that their jobs could be at risk due to punitive action by their employers.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Still, Sinner’s Wimbledon coup spooked Grand Slam organizers into amending their rulebook.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2026
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Overland Park is looking at amending its policies to streamline certain housing projects or open up the possibility to develop accessory dwelling units or duplexes in areas that have been historically single-family neighborhoods.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Long-term care insurance can help preserve seniors' savings by offsetting a significant portion of those costs.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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And American Eagle Outfitters reported mixed results with Aerie offsetting declines at American Eagle.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Raphael remembers a father who worked punishing hours, something 24 to 28 hours at a time.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Terr hopes that the settlements reached thus far will deter officials from firing or punishing employees for their speech moving forward, despite political pressure or online outrage.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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In the months that followed, NYSPI developed a comprehensive corrective action plan that included restructuring its human research protections program under new leadership, implementing additional mandatory training for scientists, and establishing new methods for reporting potential problems.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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Now, after tackling what many considered the first impossible mission — reforming the United Nations — Bartos is preparing for what may prove an even harder challenge.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Xi could alleviate tensions with trading partners and pressures at home by reforming the economy to stimulate more domestic demand, so that Chinese households could buy more Chinese goods.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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That program helped deliver material prosperity while neutralizing the political far right.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Many observers have said the legal cases against the CHP — mostly centered on corruption allegations — are aimed at neutralizing the party ahead of the next election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Our organization also played a leading role in modernizing Connecticut;s correctional system, helping lay the groundwork for the creation of the Connecticut Department of Correction in 1968 and participating in the selection of its first commissioner.—
Beth Hines,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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Crucially, the governor’s proposal goes deep into state correctional institutions, pushing to elevate the starting pay of correctional officers and funding 500 new positions.—
John Koufos,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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