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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2
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 concealer is available in 22 shades, plus two additional hues of pale green and terracotta intended for color correction.
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 6 May 2025
The post sparked hundreds of amused and frustrated reactions on Reddit, where users debated whether the joke fell flat or if the correction killed the vibe.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Will this be the relatively rare — if not fully unique — correction cycle where the broader public wasn’t fully scared away and was quickly rewarded?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
The correction has come for Austin sooner and more significantly than the national housing market.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 6 May 2025
The post sparked hundreds of amused and frustrated reactions on Reddit, where users debated whether the joke fell flat or if the correction killed the vibe.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Will this be the relatively rare — if not fully unique — correction cycle where the broader public wasn’t fully scared away and was quickly rewarded?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
The correction has come for Austin sooner and more significantly than the national housing market.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
Noun
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Birthright citizenship is a Constitutional right, clearly articulated in the 14th amendment.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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There is no language in the draft bill or the amendment that would further exempt Social Security from tax.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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On the same day she was sworn into office, Pirro unveiled on Wednesday evening the punishment for two men who carried out a broad-daylight drive-by shooting near a D.C. elementary school.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2025
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Though itself a form of punishment, the breathalyzers were also pitched as a compromise to prevent people from losing their driving privileges entirely—something that can be devastating in a country where driving is often essential for work and daily life.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 May 2025
Noun
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What are penalties for driving under the influence?—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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For travelers who disregard the guidance, the TSA has the ability to charge civil penalties of up to $17,062 per person, per incident, according to the TSA’s website.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher last week became the latest law firm to strike a deal with the White House and escape President Trump’s wrath.—
Ben Protess,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And Augusta National Golf Club did not escape the storm’s wrath.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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