rectified

past tense of rectify

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Recent Examples of rectified 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 Nonalcoholic takes on the concept include the fruity Tarte Tatin Zero, a blend of caramel, rectified (or redistilled) apple juice, tonka, and vanilla foam, and the zippy Terminal Zero, crafted with agave syrup, lemon, mustard, and peppermint kombucha. Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 In the fifth inning, Jensen also rectified his mistake. Jaylon Thompson may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectified
Verb
  • Lofton texted that the returns needed to be amended and referred questions to Brookins.
    Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
  • Lepore’s recent writing on the Constitution has reframed public discussions surrounding the nation’s 250th anniversary by reminding readers that the framers expected the Constitution to be amended rather than preserved in amber.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • This post was corrected to reflect that the WHCA dinner will be held at the Waldorf Astoria.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 corrected a historical exclusion against women in the workforce, using incentives and quotas to address the imbalance.
    Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

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“Rectified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectified. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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