as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
the company is taking rectifying measures to address the lack of handicapped access to the building
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as in amending
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
let me get the store manager, and he'll rectify the invoice for your order
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Recent Examples of rectifying
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Come up with strategies for rectifying the issue, as needed, as well.
—Alanna Gallo, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
Johnson and the lull after early record-breaking business Johnson’s early £35m signing came with the intention of rectifying the mistakes made in the summer window, which Glasner had publicly complained had not furnished him with a squad capable of competing on four fronts.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Thankfully, this week's episode wasted no time in rectifying that, and the Croissants were unmasked at the top of the evening.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
But Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said rectifying those mistakes is something that can be addressed on Sunday.
—Steve Reed, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
But Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said rectifying those mistakes is something that can be addressed Sunday.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Steve Berman, managing partner and co-founder of Hagens Berman, one of the firms working on behalf of the plaintiff, said Chun’s certification is a step toward rectifying consumers’ issues.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This could include rectifying overdue child support payments, probation compliance, community testimony attesting to their good moral character, mentoring those with similar pasts, repayment of benefit overpayment or repayment of taxes.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
The complaints were communicated to upper management, including Matkom, who took several steps towards rectifying the problems in the building.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Come up with strategies for rectifying the issue, as needed, as well.
—Alanna Gallo, Parents, 7 Feb. 2026
Johnson and the lull after early record-breaking business Johnson’s early £35m signing came with the intention of rectifying the mistakes made in the summer window, which Glasner had publicly complained had not furnished him with a squad capable of competing on four fronts.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Thankfully, this week's episode wasted no time in rectifying that, and the Croissants were unmasked at the top of the evening.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
But Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said rectifying those mistakes is something that can be addressed on Sunday.
—Steve Reed, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
But Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said rectifying those mistakes is something that can be addressed Sunday.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Steve Berman, managing partner and co-founder of Hagens Berman, one of the firms working on behalf of the plaintiff, said Chun’s certification is a step toward rectifying consumers’ issues.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This could include rectifying overdue child support payments, probation compliance, community testimony attesting to their good moral character, mentoring those with similar pasts, repayment of benefit overpayment or repayment of taxes.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectifying
Adjective
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Other issues, such as out-of-school bullying, home insecurity and lack of funds, also may be beyond a teacher’s corrective reach.—
Bruce Plopper,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tropical hibiscus might only need minor selective or corrective pruning in some years and hard pruning in others.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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House Bill 561, sponsored by Hill and focused on blocking Boise from flying a Pride flag, was sent to the House’s amending order after a debate on the House floor.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the commission approved amending the license, the change is contingent on the installation of a camera and a potential fence requirement, pending review from the city’s Transportation, Engineering and Development department.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As part of the reformative aims of the convict system, many of these men were incarcerated at Fremantle Prison, trained, and put to work on infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and public buildings.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2024
Verb
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But with all that extra information comes errors, and error-correcting a quantum qubit—weeding out the noise to find the signal—is a challenge in itself.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And while a talented photographer can work wonders, even the best can’t outshoot a schedule that’s too tight or work literal color-correcting magic on photos washed out by the blazing sun.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Clark casually informed Nagle about an upcoming class-action lawsuit that was going to be filed against the city that would be beneficial for the city.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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It is typically used as an alternative to cow's milk and may be beneficial for people with diabetes or high blood sugar.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The city invested a $125 million grant package to aid in remedying flood concerns in June.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers met in the Capitol to denounce Uthmeier and his opinion and say that Uthmeier was ignoring the difference between remedying harm and creating advantage.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Abolishing property taxes and reforming taxation.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers were hoping to buy time to come to a compromise around reforming ICE and Customs and Border Protection, or CBP.—
Zachary Schermele,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Rectifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectifying. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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