1
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
The Nasdaq Composite's recent slide pulled the technology-heavy index into correction territory, dragged down in part by Microsoft which saw its harshest quarterly drop since 2008.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Achieving those goals would require a sharp course correction by the theocracy that has been in charge of the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution or its removal.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
But the war with Iran has rocked markets, sending the Dow and Nasdaq into correction territory.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The crew will also initiate the first of three small return trajectory correction burns to keep Orion on a pinpoint course for landing on its way back to Earth.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Achieving those goals would require a sharp course correction by the theocracy that has been in charge of the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution or its removal.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
But the war with Iran has rocked markets, sending the Dow and Nasdaq into correction territory.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The crew will also initiate the first of three small return trajectory correction burns to keep Orion on a pinpoint course for landing on its way back to Earth.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
Noun
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The key language in the amendment was also included in citizenship laws enacted in 1940 and 1952.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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By 1979, 39 states had active applications for Congress to call an Article V convention to propose a fiscal responsibility amendment, but Congress failed to act.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But when the people responsible are caught, some are already hoping for the worst punishment possible.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
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But that behavior and actions cause for some type of punishment.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That would draw another defender out and leave a gap at the penalty spot.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Consumers and private health insurance plans would likely see the largest price increases under such a scenario, said Ciaccia, citing inflation penalties assessed when drug companies significantly raise prices for government health insurance programs Medicare and Medicaid.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My refusal to accept his drinking has led him to cast his wrath upon me on occasion.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mullin will also face congressional Democrats’ wrath as lawmakers on Capitol Hill have already begun to investigate DHS for the massive contracts to individuals and companies that were inexperienced, had connections to Noem’s staff, or contained other irregularities.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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