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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a real brainteaser with only one correct solution to it
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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
painfully correct dress for the state dinner at the White House
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as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
the correct method for folding the American flag
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as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
hopefully the young entrepreneur's professionalism will serve to correct his partner's extreme enthusiasm in the eyes of investors
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as in to punish
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
an insensitive boss who liked to correct subordinates in front of their colleagues
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Recent Examples of correct
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Because Emeka, the word ‘memorize’ is not the correct word, but dominate.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The good news is that these issues are easily corrected in post-processing and do not detract much from the overall experience.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The condition is caused by a refractive error, meaning the eye’s focusing system doesn’t bring light to the correct spot.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Because Emeka, the word ‘memorize’ is not the correct word, but dominate.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
The detectives and police public relations people have to spend so much time to correct it.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The good news is that these issues are easily corrected in post-processing and do not detract much from the overall experience.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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While accurate, these systems aren't perfect.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Seoul Central District Court orders Yoon released from detention, citing an unresolved issues about whether investigators had the proper authority to detain him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Almanac recommends ensuring proper drainage in fields and gardens, rotating crops when possible, and looking for early signs of mold or mildew during extended wet periods.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Krewes are also known for hosting formal and exclusive masquerade balls.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The hearing is expected to result in the formal exoneration of the four men, who were all in their mid-20s when they were arrested for the murders.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Expanding current tax incentive programs While Karr’s bill bans tax exemptions, a third bill introduced and extensively amended by Crabtree expands the Reinvestment Payment Program to require separate regulations and tax incentive approaches for larger companies, such as a data center company.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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As part of her plea agreement, prosecutors amended the charges to two counts of distribution of drugs causing a death.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sanofi has been clear-eyed about the need to offset the patent expiry of its blockbuster asthma drug Dupixent, which currently accounts for more than a third of sales and will lose key patents by early 2030s.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Carbon capture faces hurdles Extracting and using the CO2 significantly cuts ethanol's carbon footprint, based on a company model that identifies how much carbon is created — and offset — through its production process.—
Donnelle Eller,
Des Moines Register,
13 Feb. 2026
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That staunch support takes on extra significance in a hyper-competitive country that often only rewards top winners and punishes those who fall short.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lofgren said the purpose of the bill is to facilitate quality improvement in the health care system without punishing health care facilities.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This, however, is not true of US Skimo, which has been rapidly professionalizing as a governing body since the sport was announced as a future Winter Olympic event back in 2021.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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One year after Vice President JD Vance excoriated European leaders and accused them of sidelining far-right parties, Rubio’s politer tone came as a relief to many in the audience.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Is there any polite response to a comment such as this one?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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