1
as in amends
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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2
as in offsets
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 punishes
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 corrects
This version corrects the two other alternates were Keith Mitchell and Taylor Moore.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Discover the altered gene, place healthy versions of the gene into innocuous viruses, give those to patients, hope that kickstarts the CFTR protein and corrects the problem.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
None of the umps mind when ABS corrects their egregious misses.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
In this approach, individual mirrors are interlinked in an array, with each node channeling its light to a central facility that carefully corrects and combines these inputs, effectively forming a much more powerful telescope.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
In this scenario, stripped of high-paying salaries, prime borrowers default and tank the $13 trillion residential mortgage market, unemployment spikes above 10%, the stock market corrects down 38%, and the economy collapses into a deflationary spiral.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The answer is a combination of ingredients that corrects, prevents, and protects—not to mention the affordable price point.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
This story corrects the name of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
However, as the market corrects this sell-off, Sanderson believes that investors will once again flock to Reddit.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Discover the altered gene, place healthy versions of the gene into innocuous viruses, give those to patients, hope that kickstarts the CFTR protein and corrects the problem.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
None of the umps mind when ABS corrects their egregious misses.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
In this approach, individual mirrors are interlinked in an array, with each node channeling its light to a central facility that carefully corrects and combines these inputs, effectively forming a much more powerful telescope.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
In this scenario, stripped of high-paying salaries, prime borrowers default and tank the $13 trillion residential mortgage market, unemployment spikes above 10%, the stock market corrects down 38%, and the economy collapses into a deflationary spiral.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The answer is a combination of ingredients that corrects, prevents, and protects—not to mention the affordable price point.
—Erika Reals, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
This story corrects the name of the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder Center at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
—CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
However, as the market corrects this sell-off, Sanderson believes that investors will once again flock to Reddit.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrects
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The Sánchez government's measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Sánchez government’s measure was fast-tracked via a decree that amends immigration laws.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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But Tirtir’s formula offsets this with soothing Centella asiatica (also known as cica).—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Republicans would increase an existing credit that offsets a portion of municipal property tax bills from $300 to $650 and broaden eligibility.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some argue that banning conversion therapy punishes ideas instead of actions.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
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Power washing your home is one of those projects that looks simple but punishes shortcuts.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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This modest proposal rectifies that, but only financially.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, Part 2 rectifies the issue by bringing forth the yearning, longing and desire between them that were sorely missing, and the couple’s relationship finally gets the lusty zeal fans have been waiting for.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes the strength part neutralizes his athleticism and neutralizes his skills.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Especially because the historicization does something to Martin’s writing, tossing in a saccharine element that neutralizes some of his humor.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Benadryl Extra-Strength Anti-Itch Cooling Spray counteracts the burning sensation with a cooling one.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This serum purportedly counteracts that, working to de-age the scalp, thus thickening and strengthening strands.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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