rectified

past tense of rectify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rectified Legette, at least this summer, has rectified all these problems. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectified
Verb
  • York was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors amended that to disorderly conduct.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Wicks ultimately voted in favor of the bill after policy implications to housing construction were amended out.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • An earlier version of this story was corrected to describe the suspect as the former head of foreign, not domestic, intelligence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But many of Lamont’s fellow Democrats say the fiscally moderate governor has over-corrected, saving too aggressively, to the detriment of health care, education, social services and other core programs.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

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“Rectified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectified. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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