Synonyms of corrections

corrections

noun

plural of correction

1

as in amendments

a change designed to correct or improve a written work

the copy editor's corrections were marked in red

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amendments
• alterations
• modifications
• emendations
• improvements
• adjustments
• revisions
• deletions
• additions
• cuts
• explanations
• amplifications
• supplements
• clarifications
• explications
• renovations

2

as in punishments

suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense

received a severe correction after the third offense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punishments
• penalties
• wraths
• sentences
• disciplines
• chastisements
• deserts
• castigations
• condemnations
• criticisms
• assessments
• fines
• comeuppances
• reprisals
• retributions
• examples
• nemeses
• reprimands
• retaliations
• revenges
• vengeances
• charges
• incarcerations
• imprisonments
• confinements
• censures
• reproofs
• denouncements
• rebukes
• mulcts
• damnations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exemptions
• paroles
• pardons
• indemnities
• amnesties
• vindications
• exonerations
• acquittals
• immunities
• releases
• commutations
• exculpations
• remissions
• impunities
• reprieves
• absolutions
• disregards
• remitments
• condonations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of corrections

What followed was a Monday filled with film review, corrections and — most important — difficult conversations that resonated on both sides of the ball. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Advertisement Other opponents to the death penalty, including former prosecutors, former corrections officials, faith leaders, and civil rights groups, wrote similar letters urging universal clemency in the months preceding Thursday’s announcement. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Nov. 2026

While those types of turnarounds don’t excuse the team’s recent bumpy starts, the Magic are aware there’s still time to make the necessary corrections. — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Challenges to benefits determinations must use the applicable appeals process, while earnings-record corrections follow a separate procedure. — Rich Percival, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026

Watch the tape, get some corrections done, and then straight to the next. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Lowe serves on the corrections and intergovernmental affairs committee, as well as the House Subcommittee on County and Regional Government. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

The six corrections officers in late September pleaded no contest to several charges, including perjury, failure to report use of force and battery on a detainee, which are all misdemeanors. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Winnie responds to Julia’s departure by working harder, and her care reaches her daughters as a stream of instructions and corrections. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026