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Recent Examples of rectifiable
Considering how fraught things turned through the spring, some will wonder what’s rectifiable.
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Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
If any air gets trapped in the pump, this is easily rectifiable by utilizing the unit’s air release valve.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023
But while most of those bad hair moments are temporary (and rectifiable with the right hair-care routine), there is an actual medical syndrome that makes hair nearly impossible to deal with: Uncombable Hair Syndrome (UHS).
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 10 Oct. 2022
In the Huxtable household, problems could be complicated but always were easily rectifiable.
—Dahleen Glanton, chicagotribune.com, 27 Apr. 2018
At work, at home, and in the personal lives of African-American women, there are rectifiable factors that are playing into the detriment of our health.
—Essence.com, 27 Oct. 2017
Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
If any air gets trapped in the pump, this is easily rectifiable by utilizing the unit’s air release valve.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023
But while most of those bad hair moments are temporary (and rectifiable with the right hair-care routine), there is an actual medical syndrome that makes hair nearly impossible to deal with: Uncombable Hair Syndrome (UHS).
—Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 10 Oct. 2022
In the Huxtable household, problems could be complicated but always were easily rectifiable.
—Dahleen Glanton, chicagotribune.com, 27 Apr. 2018
At work, at home, and in the personal lives of African-American women, there are rectifiable factors that are playing into the detriment of our health.
—Essence.com, 27 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectifiable
Adjective
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Still, some states consider driving with only one headlight a correctable violation, meaning police officers will only give a fix-it ticket.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several whistleblowers from Maryland’s Department of Human Services alleged a troubling scheme to deliberately leave correctable errors uncorrected in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments, artificially keeping the error rate high to delay federal penalties.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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How much of the damage is reparable is not yet clear.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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Despite being reparable, malfunctioning coffee machines, electric kettles, irons, and the like were ending up in landfills.—
Anne Pinto-Rodrigues,
The Christian Science Monitor,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, Verdick Case says this usually isn’t a major issue and should be easily repairable—yes, even in drywall.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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The legislation is part of a broader EU strategy to make products more durable, repairable and recyclable, positioning the bloc at the forefront of global efforts to curb textile waste.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Common problems include drips, peeling, and uneven coverage, but even the worst paint job is incredibly fixable.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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These are all fixable issues but the Horns understand that the little miscues can add up to losses against better competition, especially on the road in this league.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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While the structure and the hard finishes like tile and light fixtures were salvageable, the soft goods were destroyed by the smoke.—
Christine Lennon,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Rectifiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectifiable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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