rectified

past tense of rectify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rectified To her credit, Reynolds swiftly rectified that, bingeing the first three seasons to get herself up to speed. Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 If after 60 days the problem is not rectified, the people can sue. Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 But don’t worry, this common faux pas can easily be rectified by an $8 hack. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026 Our biggest complaint was that the bundled mouse felt a little chintzy, and that's easily rectified. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026 Panizo’s post erroneously that the battle was against Croatia, a mistake the local podcaster later rectified. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 California plans to sue in 60 days if the situation isn’t rectified. Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 24 June 2026 California plans to sue in 60 days if the situation isn't rectified. ABC News, 23 June 2026 Wembanyama rectified that mistake on the next play. Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectified
Verb
  • Later, in 2020, the Children's Trust was amended to allow the Kittrells' son to transfer the trust assets to another trust (including another trust created by the Kittrells), subject to the Kittrells' consent.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Dorsey has said the charter should be amended to give the mayor and City Council more governing flexibility.
    Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela flied out to Brett Bateman in center, the scoreboard corrected mid-play.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This version has corrected that Luxon entered Parliament in 2020, not 2000.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Rectified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectified. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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