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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as in healing
to bring about recovery from
a little extra studying should remedy your poor performance in history thus far this year
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as in amending
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
needed to wear glasses to remedy her bad vision
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Recent Examples of remedying
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
If the issue has caused a legal nuisance, meaning there is a risk of significant harm to your home, a judge could order the other home owner to cover costs of remedying the issue.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Following its own experts’ recommendations to build the capital markets union, the banking union, and common borrowing tools, including a sustainable defense financing mechanism, can go a long way to remedying this situation.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
The removal allows the bank to grow its balance sheet again, rather than focusing all its efforts on remedying past regulatory mistakes that predate Scharf’s tenure.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
The court clarified that racial distinctions by the government only apply in the rare instances that government is remedying specific instances of its past discriminatory conduct.
—Andrew Quinio, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The issue prompted a stop-sale notice to dealers from Stellantis, meaning dealerships cannot sell PHEV Grand Cherokees from the last five model years without remedying the issue first.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The issue prompted a stop-sale notice to dealers from Stellantis, meaning dealerships cannot sell PHEV Grand Cherokees from the last five model years without remedying the issue first.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Your curl pattern will look more defined, and the product will also work to detangle your hair while remedying breakage.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
If the issue has caused a legal nuisance, meaning there is a risk of significant harm to your home, a judge could order the other home owner to cover costs of remedying the issue.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Following its own experts’ recommendations to build the capital markets union, the banking union, and common borrowing tools, including a sustainable defense financing mechanism, can go a long way to remedying this situation.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
The removal allows the bank to grow its balance sheet again, rather than focusing all its efforts on remedying past regulatory mistakes that predate Scharf’s tenure.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2025
The court clarified that racial distinctions by the government only apply in the rare instances that government is remedying specific instances of its past discriminatory conduct.
—Andrew Quinio, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The issue prompted a stop-sale notice to dealers from Stellantis, meaning dealerships cannot sell PHEV Grand Cherokees from the last five model years without remedying the issue first.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The issue prompted a stop-sale notice to dealers from Stellantis, meaning dealerships cannot sell PHEV Grand Cherokees from the last five model years without remedying the issue first.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Your curl pattern will look more defined, and the product will also work to detangle your hair while remedying breakage.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedying
Adjective
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You'll be notified whether any disciplinary or corrective action was taken, according to the city website.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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After spending most of 2025 banged up, Nik Bonitto has taken corrective measures.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some of the more unique options include the Tok Sen massage, which blends Thai massage with vibration therapy, and the Golden Lotus Balancing Ritual that infuses herbal medicine and includes a wrap of healing herbs followed by a full-body massage using herbal cream.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The charity, which offers healing outdoor experiences as a mental health support initiative, hosted a well-being walk near Curbar in Northern England on January 27.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However the New York State Constitution happily and explicitly forbids such gamesmanship and amending the state Constitution can’t be done before this year’s midterms.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In an attempt to still force a vote on the censure, Zepeda proposed amending the mayor’s item to include a formal council admonishment.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The combination of sports and fashion is therefore expected to have a beneficial ripple effect across different industries.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Flowers attract pollinators, many of whom are beneficial insects that deter other pests.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Acrylics don't need curing under a lamp and harden within a few minutes.—
Tori Crowther,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ridley recommends using gel polishes for a deer print mani, since the curing step locks each layer in, keeping them from blurring together and becoming a muddled mess.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From 2020 to 2023, participation waxed and waned, and the group reexamined their association, experimenting with new models of collectivity, and correcting their unintentional gender bias.—
Catherine Taft,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The pardon weakens deterrence and signals that federal power, rather than correcting colonial distortions, can just as easily entrench them.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 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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Ninety-three miles of new highway lanes are planned for our freeways, with the goal of alleviating congestion.—
Chris Roberts,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The greenhouse aims to educate youth and adults about the benefits of gardening, while also alleviating food insecurity in the city.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Remedying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedying. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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