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
Troy was leery, noting disgustedly, and correctly, that law enforcement had decided this time to send a Black detective, Penelton, hoping that this would put him at ease enough to finally talk.
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Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
However, this also means that if there is a problem with the pilot light, the water heater cannot function correctly.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Belts, when styled correctly, don’t have to be casual for formal events.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Drip faucets correctly Set faucets to a slow, steady drip rather than a stream to conserve water while preventing freezing.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
After hearing a new toy name from their owner, dogs were able to select it correctly out of other toys.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 25 Jan. 2026
In 2021, when the Supreme Court of the United States ruled--probably correctly--that athletes could be paid, the athletic world changed.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Smith correctly pinpoints the inception of consumer-grade technology and the rise of punk rock in New York as reasons for public access’ cult-like success.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
However, this also means that if there is a problem with the pilot light, the water heater cannot function correctly.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Belts, when styled correctly, don’t have to be casual for formal events.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Drip faucets correctly Set faucets to a slow, steady drip rather than a stream to conserve water while preventing freezing.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
After hearing a new toy name from their owner, dogs were able to select it correctly out of other toys.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 25 Jan. 2026
In 2021, when the Supreme Court of the United States ruled--probably correctly--that athletes could be paid, the athletic world changed.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Smith correctly pinpoints the inception of consumer-grade technology and the rise of punk rock in New York as reasons for public access’ cult-like success.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctly
Adverb
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This timing is meant to ensure the pill absorbs properly, McCoy explained.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep in mind that firm menstrual cups are more likely to open properly after being inserted.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This week’s forecast, appropriately enough, calls for sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s for the 72-hole event.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Boyd was wearing a light-brown corduroy jacket with elbow patches that struck me as appropriately literary, and Wheeler was in blue shirtsleeves that matched his eyes.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Correctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctly. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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