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
  • In 1979, Charlotte City Council amended the code to require heating.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • However, in the US, the federal standard for a full-time workweek, 40 hours, has not changed since the Fair Labor Standards Act was amended in 1940.
    Dan Schawbel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Only if the issue is not corrected within that timeframe will the organization be administratively dissolved.
    Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Only factual errors can be corrected, not subjective decisions.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Rectified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectified. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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