CORRECTIONS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

corrections

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plural of correction

as in amendments

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 punishments

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 corrections The camp has 45 days to make corrections to its plans and resubmit them to the state health department. —

Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026 But a few corrections could make sure the final photo is worth a second look. —

Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Plans are already underway to refine the bill during the next legislative session, including proposals to require people on the autism spectrum to participate in officer training and to expand the program to corrections officers and fire departments. —

Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Previously, Barrett worked as a corrections officer at a Colorado prison. —

Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Morgan Stanley, led by CEO Ted Pick since 2024, appears to have capably navigated the tumult of the first quarter, which saw rolling corrections in software stocks and the upheaval caused by the Iran war. —

Hugh Son, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 However, moments after the apology, Navarro used yellow file folders to conceal the silver handcuffs that corrections officers placed on her wrists. —

Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 Tarver, who later became a corrections official in California, died in 2024. —

Steve Buckley, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The restaurant reopened on April 1 after corrections to the critical violations were verified during a follow-up inspection. —

Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026

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That budget reconciliation resolution introduced Tuesday did not give instructions to tax-writing committees in the House or Senate, but Kustoff said there is a possibility for amendments to the bill before passage.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
The Charter Review Committee has historically convened to seek resident input and give recommendations on which proposed amendments to the city’s charter — the document that governs the city — should be put in front of voters.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026