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
  • The bill was amended in May to require that 85% of the funding go to jobs with union-level wages and benefits.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The congress has repeatedly amended the constitution to concentrate power in Ortega’s hands and eliminate any shred of democratic independence and dissent.
    Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • They were accompanied by the museum’s architect Ma Yansong, who, in his remarks on stage, corrected a popular misconception that the building is made to resemble a spaceship.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The company said its team identified and corrected the problem quickly, clearing the robots and returning them to normal operation within minutes.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Rectified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectified. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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