Thesaurus results for CORRECTIVES

correctives

noun

plural of corrective

as in counters

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 antidotes

something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable the only corrective to bad behavior is good, firm discipline

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Recent Examples of correctives These are all refreshing correctives to the texts that previously stood in for contemporary Japan internationally, including any number of small volumes about magical cafés, bookshops, or libraries, often with cats on their covers. — Sarah Chihaya, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026 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 These are not radical demands, but overdue correctives necessary for restoring public trust in higher education. — Ilya Shapiro, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025

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The team’s coaches and players agreed to use their downtime to relearn the team’s defensive principles and to implement effective counters, such as a zone defense.

— John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
That decrease in crowd size didn't seem to affect business too negatively, as lines for indoor and window counters extended out the door and around the building throughout the morning.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026

Definition of counters

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The technology firms have resolved the challenge of timing through the use of renewable energy certificates, but, in my experience, year-long offsets are not adequate in meeting the current standards.

— Junaid Ali, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
To keep your plant happy and healthy, here’s the right way to water a spider plant to keep little offsets coming.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of offsets

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The green light doesn’t require any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Several inexpensive chemical and natural DIY remedies can remove clothes moths; try all of them before seeking professional help.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

Definition of remedies

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Those starting out with smaller investment limits might consider coins or small bullions, while those with higher balances to transfer might consider using a gold IRA.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026
As a result, more people are turning to debt relief programs in hopes of reducing their balances and getting back on stable financial footing.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of balances

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ParaZero argues those solutions struggle against increasingly agile drones capable of approaching targets from multiple directions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Service providers are building flexible compliance programs and integrated solutions, preparing for a market that looks more legitimate but still demands rigorous oversight and proactive infrastructure development amidst persistent uncertainty.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of solutions

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Built by the Mosler Safe Company in Ohio, the vault’s doors opened upward, activated by two massive counterweights that swung down at the press of a button.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Other items from the ship, including the ballasts that served as counterweights for the human cargo, are remaining on display and will be returned to South Africa in two years.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026

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