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
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.
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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
This story corrects the name of the podcaster.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The fourth-wall-breaking commercial starts with Osbourne filming a Super Bowl commercial about a 4G phone when the director corrects him and tells him that the new version is a 5G.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
In a statement to the Free Press, attorneys said the settlement corrects the bathroom issue and more.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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
This story corrects the name of the podcaster.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The fourth-wall-breaking commercial starts with Osbourne filming a Super Bowl commercial about a 4G phone when the director corrects him and tells him that the new version is a 5G.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
This balancing service corrects the weight distribution of the tire and reduces vibrations from the road while driving.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
In a statement to the Free Press, attorneys said the settlement corrects the bathroom issue and more.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrects
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The bill amends Article 2 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia which outlines penalties for obstructing roads.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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House Republicans want to return $500 million annually to the middle class by expanding an income tax credit that offsets a portion of municipal property tax bills.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The hope is that the large size of the sample offsets concerns about the demographics of respondents.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the most ironic misalignment, the industry celebrates the myth of the lone auteur and then punishes anyone who actually tries to be one.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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The two-way wing who punishes defenses for loading up on Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 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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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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Baking soda naturally neutralizes odors and absorbs any moisture.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 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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