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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a real brainteaser with only one correct solution to it
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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
painfully correct dress for the state dinner at the White House
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as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
the correct method for folding the American flag
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as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in to offset
to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective
hopefully the young entrepreneur's professionalism will serve to correct his partner's extreme enthusiasm in the eyes of investors
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as in to punish
to inflict a penalty on for a fault or crime
an insensitive boss who liked to correct subordinates in front of their colleagues
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Recent Examples of correct
Josh Katz, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
But no policy question starts out with complete and correct facts that point to an unambiguous conclusion.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Ashley May, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
But sure, why not, here's a #girlboss Cinderella to correct all that and remind the children of today that the only real happily-ever-after in this world is launching your own business, kids.
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—EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In a way, Mr. Lutnick is correct that there is no evidence that overdose deaths have fallen in the last month — since there is no such national data yet.
—Josh Katz, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
But no policy question starts out with complete and correct facts that point to an unambiguous conclusion.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Since then, researchers and health professionals have tried to correct the messaging, noting the benefits of hormone therapy for treating hot flashes and preventing bone loss.
—Ashley May, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
But sure, why not, here's a #girlboss Cinderella to correct all that and remind the children of today that the only real happily-ever-after in this world is launching your own business, kids.
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—EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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But new correspondence with The Times raises questions about whether that narrative is accurate, or if Bass is withholding public records.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Enhanced Decision Making Centralized content management enhances decision making by giving employees access to accurate, up-to-date information far quicker.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The chairman alleged Sherman colluded with some board members to wrest control by making changes to the board’s composition by appointing two new directors without proper vetting by the nominations committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The on and off ramps at Exit 74 on I-95 lack the proper acceleration and deceleration lanes that merge on and off I-95.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Jason Rick Decorative wallpaper accents the formal dining room.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
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As a formal statement of disapproval, censure is about the worst punishment for a misbehaving House member short of removing them from office.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The decision did not mean the end of the case, but rather put the onus back on investigators and prosecutors to bring forward new evidence to bolster their charges, or amend the indictment.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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The editors reserve the right to amend any information or remove any listees in light of new information.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An Alexa subscription fee could help Amazon offset the high cost of AI development, and make the digital assistant a more profitable business, said Jitesh Ubrani, a research manager overseeing wearables and other devices at IDC.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Tax-loss harvesting is an investment technique used to reduce taxable income by selling securities at a loss to offset capital gains.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When failure is punished, people stop trying for fear of punishment, and progress slows to a crawl.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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Treat Failures As Learning Opportunities Tech leaders who punish failures undermine innovation and ultimately squash creativity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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This becomes even more true if a recession does result.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But while Connecticut is largely forested, only about one-tenth of 1% of all forest land in the state is considered true old-growth forest.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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Interaction with the clients is very polite, very kind—but very short.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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Every fictional serial killer and practically every fictional psychopath post-Silence of the Lambs owes some debt to Hopkins' radical performance — wry, polite, delicate, and demonic.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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