remedying 1 of 2

as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition I've given the engine a remedying tune-up that should put an end to that knocking

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remedying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of remedy

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Recent Examples of remedying
Verb
There is optimism that the imminent return of Ryan Gravenberch, suspended against Bournemouth following a red card in the final fixture of last season, will go some way to remedying Liverpool’s struggles to defend fast breaks. Jack Bantock, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025 Strong relationships, communicating any delays and remedying any hiccups in transport can be the difference between losing that customer over one incident versus continuing to do business with them for the long term. Toni Pisano, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Against this backdrop, Blount, Hollingsworth, Lewis and Smith decided to take action on remedying the lack of publications in America that addressed Black women and their plight. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedying
Adjective
  • By integrating tariff data with sales performance, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, Rensi can pinpoint inefficiencies, detect policy misalignments, and recommend corrective actions—ranging from renegotiating supplier terms to adjusting pricing strategies.
    Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ride bareback on a steed into the Indian Ocean with the popular Swimming with Horses activity, try healing equine therapy with the gentle creatures or partake in yoga, massage or reiki that all involve horses.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This week, the Aries Moon on Monday and Tuesday lights a fire under your joy sector, reminding you that play and creativity are healing too.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As reported by Reuters, Anutin's election was the result of a political agreement with the progressive opposition People's Party, the largest bloc in parliament, which was convinced by his promise to hold a referendum on amending the constitution and call a general election within four months.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • After amending your soil with compost or aged manure before planting, these heavy-feeding plants need an additional side-dressing with a balanced organic fertilizer when their leafy shoots emerge in spring.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Cash from each subsidiary was then redirected to the most beneficial investment within the holding company.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
  • While controversial, Mayer generally feels positive about the technology and believes this innovation can be beneficial to both the brand and consumer.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • It’s commonly used in gel nail polishes because of its curing efficiency and resistance to yellowing, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Guards also help fine-tune the software by reviewing alerts during quiet overnight hours, correcting mistakes and labeling edge cases.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Just this past offseason Miami put an emphasis on fortifying the trenches, correcting a past wrong, adding players with size and girth on the offensive and defensive line via the NFL Draft.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Third, the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.
    R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Third, something the letter writer and her family might want to consider engaging a geriatric care manager who could help them to identify supplementary services and connections in the local community that could go at least some way to alleviating her isolation.
    R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Remedying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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