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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
Haley Parsley
june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
In the months that followed, NYSPI developed a comprehensive corrective action plan that included restructuring its human research protections program under new leadership, implementing additional mandatory training for scientists, and establishing new methods for reporting potential problems.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The 2025 College Rankings from Washington Monthly offer a corrective.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In May, a Department of Insurance investigation accused State Farm of mishandling wildfire survivors’ claims, and sought penalties and corrective measures from the provider.
—Haley Parsley
june 10, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
In the months that followed, NYSPI developed a comprehensive corrective action plan that included restructuring its human research protections program under new leadership, implementing additional mandatory training for scientists, and establishing new methods for reporting potential problems.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
Noun
Some of these values—such as a disciplined commitment to physical fitness—are good and, in my opinion, necessary correctives to the enervating distractions of 21st-century living.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The 2025 College Rankings from Washington Monthly offer a corrective.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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As part of the reformative aims of the convict system, many of these men were incarcerated at Fremantle Prison, trained, and put to work on infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and public buildings.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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And its enthusiasm for punitive governance, especially targeting those deemed ideologically unacceptable, raises questions about its ability to support de-radicalization.—
Javier Corrales,
Time,
2 Dec. 2025
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This shouldn’t be done in a punitive way, however, and the dog should be rewarded for positive behavior throughout.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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The startup, an eco-friendly digital banking company boasting fossil fuel-free investments, carbon offsets for gas purchases, and a debit card with cash-back benefits for shopping at clean companies, was founded by Sanberg and Andrei Cherny.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Using an offset spatula, spread the frosting into a flat, even circle layer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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So what’s the antidote for Chicago?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Heroin overdose antidotes like Narcan do not help someone overdosing on xylazine.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The waterless cooling approach is also beneficial in areas where water is scarce, but sunlight is plentiful.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Despite beneficial moisture in May, Benedict said the region's unusually low snowpack left the ground with little long-term moisture.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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As sheriff, Martinez said his administration has acquired new portable radios and stun guns for correctional officers.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Vacant positions slated for elimination include 10 probation officers, 15 correctional officers, four child support specialists and dozens of other jobs.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The two sisters entered the restaurant, ran behind the counter and attacked the 23-year-old employee after they were given a wrong order, prosecutors said, according to the outlet.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Cole is taken to that side of the room by the gurney and behind a long counter near what appears to be a medical supply cart.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2026
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Most creditors must first sue you, obtain a judgment and pursue legal collection remedies.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The Big 12 seeks several remedies, including a declaration that Paxton’s threats amount to a violation of the First Amendment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 June 2026
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“Corrective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrective. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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