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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From intimate chef’s counters to fancy destination restaurants, these are the standout new tables shaping the capital’s ever-evolving food scene.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Quartzite counters, a large island and generous work areas anchor the space.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of counters

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And with the advent of AI-everything, cutouts are old-world antidotes, imbuing a cabinet with a sense of nostalgia, emphasis on craft, and cozy flair.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
The snake charmers tried to test their antidotes on kittens, but the snakes refused to bite.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of antidotes

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The article warns against complacency, noting that if these temporary offsets disappear and supply constraints persist, panic buying and momentum trading could drive prices significantly higher.

— Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
But some regions use half-hour or 45-minute offsets to better align with solar time or for the sake of national identity.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of offsets

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Finally, these regulators will need to develop substantive performance standards and metrics to fairly regulate different facets of these new technologies and to prescribe appropriate remedies that lead to meaningful accountability.

— Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
It's become a world of quick and easy solutions for life's puzzling issues; seemingly solving them in 45 seconds or using household remedies.

— John Shumway, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of remedies

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Cybersecurity is crucial for scaling solutions, opening significant new business avenues across the expanding supply chain.

— Ray Fernandez, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of solutions

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Then, an optimization algorithm repeatedly rearranged the drone’s heavy essentials, such as the battery, the circuit board, and the counterweights.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Carbon fiber rods connect batteries, a controller, some counterweights, and a motor and propeller.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026

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