as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
dressed correctly for an appearance in court
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Recent Examples of correctly
Not every transition will feel timed correctly.
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Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
Wallstedt stopped 10 of 11 Ducks shots in the first period, then came out for the second wearing a jersey with his name spelled correctly and shut out Anaheim in the middle frame.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Frenzel has been stumping in favor of data center buildup and in April said that if done correctly, such centers could help bring down the cost of electricity for its customers.
—Steve Gelsi, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Loaded with greens, dates and goat cheese, the vinaigrette dressing with honey and white balsamic (or more correctly, condimento bianco) is a touch sweet and could benefit from some acidity for balance.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Calibration ensures that quantum processors are correctly tuned, while decoding helps identify and correct errors that occur during computation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Importantly, IaC scanning can sometimes introduce misconfigurations or expose sensitive data if not set up correctly.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
These are strong chemical products that can have negative implications if not used correctly.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Using this driver assistance system correctly makes a positive contribution to road safety.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
Wallstedt stopped 10 of 11 Ducks shots in the first period, then came out for the second wearing a jersey with his name spelled correctly and shut out Anaheim in the middle frame.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Frenzel has been stumping in favor of data center buildup and in April said that if done correctly, such centers could help bring down the cost of electricity for its customers.
—Steve Gelsi, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Loaded with greens, dates and goat cheese, the vinaigrette dressing with honey and white balsamic (or more correctly, condimento bianco) is a touch sweet and could benefit from some acidity for balance.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Calibration ensures that quantum processors are correctly tuned, while decoding helps identify and correct errors that occur during computation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Importantly, IaC scanning can sometimes introduce misconfigurations or expose sensitive data if not set up correctly.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
These are strong chemical products that can have negative implications if not used correctly.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Using this driver assistance system correctly makes a positive contribution to road safety.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctly
Adverb
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This allows residents to store and properly age a broader collection in a secure, professionally maintained environment.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Learning to assess actual physical output helps a yoga practitioner adjust protein intake appropriately instead of following generic recommendations that are disconnected from a real-life experience.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
13 Apr. 2026
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Costumes by Alice Bristow were appropriately turn-of-the-20th-century, with vividly colored kimonos for the chorus women.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Correctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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