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as in reformative
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
eyeglasses are called corrective lenses by the department of motor vehicles
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as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
a corrective sentence of five years' hard labor
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
a substantial outflow of people proved to be the necessary corrective for the spiraling cost of housing
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the only corrective to bad behavior is good, firm discipline
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Recent Examples of corrective
Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Fortunately, the telescope was designed to be serviced on orbit, and astronauts came to the rescue on the first of five space shuttle servicing missions in December 1993 to improve Hubble’s vision with corrective optics.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
An Optometrist provides vision care, prescribes corrective lenses, and detects eye diseases.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In the third episode of the show, Mickey Rourke directed homophobic language at Siwa, along with what appeared be a joke about corrective rape.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025
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The most common treatment for both conditions is wearing corrective lenses, such as eyeglasses or contacts.3 Glasses impact where light lands and make it so that light focuses on the retina, resulting in clear vision.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Fortunately, the telescope was designed to be serviced on orbit, and astronauts came to the rescue on the first of five space shuttle servicing missions in December 1993 to improve Hubble’s vision with corrective optics.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
An Optometrist provides vision care, prescribes corrective lenses, and detects eye diseases.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In the third episode of the show, Mickey Rourke directed homophobic language at Siwa, along with what appeared be a joke about corrective rape.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrective
Adjective
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Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2024
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While the idea of hiring actors might raise some eyebrows, acting and artistry can be an important step in the reformative process, and Hemsworth suggested that the actors’ real-life experiences helped shape their on-screen characters.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Dec. 2023
Adjective
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As tensions escalated with Pakistan after India accused it of having a supporting hand in a terror attack that killed over two dozen Indians last month, the Indian authorities announced punitive measures, including expelling Pakistani citizens.—
Suhasini Raj,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Their exceedingly ambitious goal: to find compromise and a middle ground on one of the most contentious and insoluble issues of recent decades — and to bring some balance to a Trump policy that is almost wholly punitive in its nature and intent.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
15 May 2025
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Any offsets or wage garnishment launched on a borrower’s loan will stop.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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After offset or wage garnishment has begun, borrowers can still object or request a hearing, but that won’t stop the offset or garnishment unless the borrower ultimately prevails. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Pope Leo can be, perhaps already is, the antidote to Trump and the fake Christian spirituality of evangelicals who support him.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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Transparency is another antidote to the blame game.—
David Chapman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Torres and Mings offer beneficial attributes to Villa and the debate between who should start is nuanced and, quite simply, on a game-by-game basis.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Based on these findings, Ahmed and Dr. Jeffrey Gordon from the Washington University at St. Louis developed a treatment that incorporates beneficial gut bugs that could be easily dispensed into food products by local producers.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Blue Stone counters and Thermador appliances trail the space with Sailor Blue cabinetry, too, ahead of an area that seats four by coastline views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Separate each type of flower and greenery into small vases or jars with water, then line them on the counter to create your floral bar.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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As part of the remedy, GM dealers will inspect and, if needed, repair or replace the engine.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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During testimony in federal court in Washington, Pichai asserted that a package of antitrust remedies proposed by the government is too extreme and will undermine Google’s ability to compete in the market.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Take remedial action when necessary and ensure the AI agent can learn and improve continuously.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The current homeowner, who prefers to remain anonymous, purchased the property within the last few years and recognized that the orange trees, along with nearby macadamia nut, avocado, guava and fig trees that previous owners had planted, were declining and needing specialized remedial care.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Corrective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrective. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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