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
Having enough calcium helps electrical signals move correctly through the heart.
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Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
The company said all of his original claims have been reprocessed and paid correctly.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Gordon says that unless the porch wraps around a significantly large portion of the house, seating should be very deliberate and sized correctly for the space.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
The sky's the limit when cooking on an electric stovetop, but induction stovetops require pieces like stainless steel or cast iron in order for the top to heat correctly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Even a system drawing on the order of 60 megawatts could generate a signal that, if correctly aimed at Earth, would stand out dramatically above cosmic background noise.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Mulch is essential for healthy plants, helping retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature when used correctly.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
When used correctly, that power can be harnessed for good, heightening the citrus fruit’s bright, piercing notes to soaring new heights.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Sunscreen is key for preventing skin cancer, but many people don’t use it correctly.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 1 May 2026
Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 6 May 2026
The company said all of his original claims have been reprocessed and paid correctly.
—Jason Kane, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Gordon says that unless the porch wraps around a significantly large portion of the house, seating should be very deliberate and sized correctly for the space.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 2026
The sky's the limit when cooking on an electric stovetop, but induction stovetops require pieces like stainless steel or cast iron in order for the top to heat correctly.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Even a system drawing on the order of 60 megawatts could generate a signal that, if correctly aimed at Earth, would stand out dramatically above cosmic background noise.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Mulch is essential for healthy plants, helping retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature when used correctly.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
When used correctly, that power can be harnessed for good, heightening the citrus fruit’s bright, piercing notes to soaring new heights.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Sunscreen is key for preventing skin cancer, but many people don’t use it correctly.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctly
Adverb
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People dispense advice to our heroine of the kind that one encounters in stories properly poised on the cusp of life.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert, whose staff oversees the cases of more than 600 adults under guardianship and has helped champion the bill, said face-to-face meetings are standard practice in his office prior to appointment and are crucial to properly assessing the person’s needs.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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In his opinion, and those of some other attorneys he’s talked with, there’s a belief that plea agreements coming from the prosecutor’s office aren’t always being handled appropriately.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, used appropriately, the approach has yielded positive results.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Correctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctly. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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