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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.
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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.
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Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
These are not radical demands, but overdue correctives necessary for restoring public trust in higher education.
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Ilya Shapiro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctives
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Mobile checkout replaced traditional wrap counters.
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The cleaning products under your sink may be doing more than just scrubbing counters.
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There are antidotes to the problem of our status quo’s ineffective and punitive safety net.
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The vision underpinning the project reflects Karmitz’s belief that cinemas should serve as antidotes to digital isolation.
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Unlike private debts, these types of federal debts can sometimes result in benefit offsets or other collection actions.
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Other companies offering soil carbon offsets include Denmark’s Agreena, which describes itself as the largest soil carbon program in Europe.
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Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Pay close attention when using any weed-killing product, even DIY remedies.
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Those with higher balances will have more time to repay their loans, which will result in smaller monthly payments.
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On the other side are banks and card issuers with payment credentials, points balances, financing capabilities and rich consumer data.
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Ali Aydan is the founder and CEO of DORIX, building Britain’s smart access solutions legacy brand.
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For more nostalgic Tupperware finds and other useful food storage solutions at Amazon, keep reading.
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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.
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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.
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“Correctives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctives. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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