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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
These storms can cause intermittent satellite navigation issues and high-frequency radio disruptions, as well as voltage corrections in power systems, particularly at high latitudes.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This can lead to over-corrections, stall warnings, or control lockouts.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Several news organizations, including Tennessean publisher Gannett, have sued two state corrections officials for greater access to the execution process, much of which is hidden from public view.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
An inmate who was shot and killed by a corrections officer during a fight at a Tucson hospital where the man was receiving treatment has been identified as Nathan Peru, 31.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But Flood had said there were incidents of recording when women were naked still occurring when corrections officers would go into bathrooms or showers.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Green had faced more than a dozen hearings regarding community corrections or probation violations at the time of his escape, according to online court records.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Denzel Washington and Steve Buscemi have both attempted corrections recently.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Knowing that Malcolm spent time in the Massachusetts prison system, and being from Massachusetts herself, Carter wrote to the state’s department of corrections asking for access to his files.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This can lead to over-corrections, stall warnings, or control lockouts.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Several news organizations, including Tennessean publisher Gannett, have sued two state corrections officials for greater access to the execution process, much of which is hidden from public view.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
An inmate who was shot and killed by a corrections officer during a fight at a Tucson hospital where the man was receiving treatment has been identified as Nathan Peru, 31.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
But Flood had said there were incidents of recording when women were naked still occurring when corrections officers would go into bathrooms or showers.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Green had faced more than a dozen hearings regarding community corrections or probation violations at the time of his escape, according to online court records.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
Denzel Washington and Steve Buscemi have both attempted corrections recently.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Knowing that Malcolm spent time in the Massachusetts prison system, and being from Massachusetts herself, Carter wrote to the state’s department of corrections asking for access to his files.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrections
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If the proposals are approved, Johnson has the authority to veto either the purpose, the amount or the entire line item listed in any amendments approved by the Common Council.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mnangagwa, 83, is now focused on pushing through constitutional amendments for his extension and for Zimbabwe’s return to a single local currency by 2030.—
Tawanda Karombo,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Arbitrary rulemaking and punishments, absurdism and fringe beliefs are part and parcel of Lanthimos’ storytelling.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The college football season has now reached its midway point, and while numerous punishments have already been handed down to programs this year—most stemming from field-storming incidents—Tuesday brought a notable enforcement under a different policy.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Justice Department, in its defense of the tariffs, has highlighted the expansive way Trump has used them, arguing that the trade penalties are part of his power over foreign affairs, an area where the courts should not second-guess the president.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Violating the law could result in various penalties depending on the severity of the situation, including fines or jail time.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Corrections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrections. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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