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
Salerno suggests that several documents in the first few hundred years after Michelangelo's death correctly attribute the work to the artist but that in 1984 a scholar debunked it, erroneously in her view, and it has remained wrongly attributed ever since.
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ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
People often didn’t give the chatbots the necessary information to correctly identify the health issue.
—CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Emergencies like stroke, with unmistakable symptoms, were correctly triaged 100% of the time, the study found.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Years of back-to-back manicures might leave you with weak, brittle nails—but knowing how to apply cuticle oil correctly is a game-changer.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
For those submitting paper returns, the IRS will consider them on time if they are correctly addressed, have sufficient postage, and are mailed and postmarked by the due date.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
This was one forecast that many correctly predicted.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
For more tips on how to correctly install a car seat, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Users who bet correctly get paid out.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
People often didn’t give the chatbots the necessary information to correctly identify the health issue.
—CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Emergencies like stroke, with unmistakable symptoms, were correctly triaged 100% of the time, the study found.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Years of back-to-back manicures might leave you with weak, brittle nails—but knowing how to apply cuticle oil correctly is a game-changer.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
For those submitting paper returns, the IRS will consider them on time if they are correctly addressed, have sufficient postage, and are mailed and postmarked by the due date.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
This was one forecast that many correctly predicted.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
For more tips on how to correctly install a car seat, listen to this episode of NPR's Life Kit.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Users who bet correctly get paid out.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctly
Adverb
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According to the complaint, the historically Black university failed to maintain adequate security and did not properly respond to warnings about potential violence.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The screen installed on the door was not properly constructed to prevent pest entry, as the mesh openings were excessively large.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Part of that preparation is dressing appropriately in the best ski gear.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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In his Sunday column, Jim outlined how investors are trying to navigate this period of uncertainty, and appropriately, our cash position is unusually high, providing us with a buffer in this decline.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Correctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctly. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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