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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
Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 July 2025
Early warning signs like declining revenues, missed payments or management turnover should trigger timely outreach and corrective action.
—Adam Craig, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2018, a female employee complained that the male head chef locked her in a restroom and touched her inappropriately without her consent, but the owners failed to take appropriate corrective action to prevent further harassment by the head chef, records state.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Like any corrective skincare ingredient, this isn’t an overnight miracle.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
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Federal law provides that Srinivasan can dismiss the complaint, find that appropriate corrective action has been taken or appoint a committee to pursue further reprimand.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 29 July 2025
Early warning signs like declining revenues, missed payments or management turnover should trigger timely outreach and corrective action.
—Adam Craig, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In 2018, a female employee complained that the male head chef locked her in a restroom and touched her inappropriately without her consent, but the owners failed to take appropriate corrective action to prevent further harassment by the head chef, records state.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Like any corrective skincare ingredient, this isn’t an overnight miracle.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrective
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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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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
Adjective
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But advocates for immigrant rights say the community arrests – from raids at factories and restaurants to surprise detentions at ICE check-ins – are punitive measures aimed at instilling fear in blue states and cities.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a punitive award of $200 million, the jury said Tesla must also pay $43 million of a total $129 million in compensatory damages for the crash, bringing the total borne by the company to $243 million.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
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An Education Department spokesperson told CNBC in an email Tuesday that the department has not offset any Social Security benefits since restarting collections on May 5 and has paused future Social Security offsets.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
13 Aug. 2025
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And even with a partial offset, child care is a huge expense and most companies simply don’t have the margin to subsidize it.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Spiritual values act as an antidote by reminding employees of their work’s deeper significance and realigning them with their ethical compass.—
Yujia Zhu,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The only antidote to a politics of fear is a politics of courage.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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This combination of experience—specifically, that diversity of history and background—is beneficial for treating the broad range of patients who require health care.—
Adia Harvey Wingfield,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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As Allure previously reported, studies have shown that polynucleotides can be beneficial for tissue regeneration and to stimulate collagen production.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
16 Aug. 2025
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These products can cause serious injury or death to young children who are climbing on the counter or crawling through the opening at the back.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
5 Aug. 2025
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But having a lineup of bottles and jars on the counter looks a little untidy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Letters describing the saftey risk are to be sent Aug. 25 and follow up letters are to be sent when a remedy is available.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sense offers numerous services rooted in natural health remedies derived from the islands’ African and Indigenous traditions, incorporating native roots, leaves, and weeds for wellness.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Aug. 2025
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While no injuries have been reported as of August 7, the remedial action is a full refund for consumers.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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He was disciplined with a month of unpaid leave, a week of remedial training and a two-week ride-along with a training officer.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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“Corrective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrective. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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