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as in amendment
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the copy editor's corrections were marked in red
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as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
received a severe correction after the third offense
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Recent Examples of correction
Whether China’s course correction succeeds remains to be seen.
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Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Like the Pro 2, the Max benefits from autofocus and auto keystone correction for setup ease, resulting in a sharp, clear, engaging watch without too much hassle.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Sophisticated error-correction software reconstructs the original message as many photons are lost.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
His words obscure the fundamental constitutional principle that no government official is beyond scrutiny, correction or institutional constraint.
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Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Like the Pro 2, the Max benefits from autofocus and auto keystone correction for setup ease, resulting in a sharp, clear, engaging watch without too much hassle.
—
Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Sophisticated error-correction software reconstructs the original message as many photons are lost.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
His words obscure the fundamental constitutional principle that no government official is beyond scrutiny, correction or institutional constraint.
—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
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Already, the amendment is facing a wave of opposition from anti-tax advocates and local government officials.
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The Ratepayer Protection Act remained in committee and subject to amendment at the time of writing.
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The couple is set to face punishment for the horrific deaths during sentencing on July 10.
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The city shows how quickly a violent act can be transformed into collective punishment.
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Nine strokes later, including three shots into the water across the green and three penalty strokes as a result, Poston finally sunk an eight-inch putt to move on with a 12.
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Form 700s are filed under penalty of perjury.
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But some have faced pushback, including when two Boise men faced the wrath of their homeowners association for replacing their grass with turf, in part to save water.
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Or, faced with the wrath of the huge Baby Boom generation — who tend to be voters and vociferous — will Congress act in time?
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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