rectified

past tense of rectify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rectified 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 Manchester United The disappointment of 2024-25 was somewhat rectified by a summer spent remodelling a misfiring attack. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectified
Verb
  • Dahlias prefer rich and well-drained soil that has been amended with compost.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • In response to this, Hallums amended his complaint to include attorneys Alston and Chee as defendants.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • However, Pregen said city inspectors later signed an affidavit of compliance certifying Martinez had corrected the violations roughly two months ago.
    Larry Seward, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The full inspections show how each establishment has corrected or is working to correct any remaining violations.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

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“Rectified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectified. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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