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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
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That data can then be used to stop poachers in different regions, and help efforts to re-introduce pangolins to their correct regions.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
This story was updated on 2 July 2026 to correct the mistaken statement that Samueli approached UCLA about founding the hub.
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Lucas Laursen,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 July 2026
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Adjective
Taste — the ability to know which of ten technically correct options is the right one — is formed by specific experience, specific failure and specific stakes.
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Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
That data can then be used to stop poachers in different regions, and help efforts to re-introduce pangolins to their correct regions.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
1 July 2026
Verb
Watering won’t correct wilted leaves, and the soil may be soggy, which can lead to root rot.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
This story was updated on 2 July 2026 to correct the mistaken statement that Samueli approached UCLA about founding the hub.
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Lucas Laursen,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.
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Television executives say those viewers have always been watching at bars, restaurants and other locations, so now the ratings are a more accurate reflection of the real audience size.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
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The impression was bolstered Friday afternoon when dozens of A-list celebrities were seen heading into the venue in formal wear, from Karlie Kloss and Hugh Grant to Jason Sudeikis and Chris Jones.
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That’s if District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona’s proposal to amend the city code passes July 9, when the Miami City Commission is slated to vote on it.
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The Legislature can amend the plan and has the responsibility to approve it.
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Considering just a few grocery deliveries can offset the cost, the savings can add up quickly for frequent shoppers.
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The perks associated with these cards, like dining credits, hotel upgrades and digital partnerships, help offset the cost.
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Americans across the nation are being asked (or ordered) to conserve water, thanks to widespread drought made even worse by a punishing heat wave.
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Congress cannot diminish their pay to punish an unpopular decision.
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From viral Aldi Finds to tried-and-true products shoppers love to tell their friends about, people love the thrill of discovering something new here.
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That rugged access is part of the appeal for buyers seeking a true escape rather than a weekend cabin with neighbors in sight.
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The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen!
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Then, when regular channels deny your claim, send a polite, concise email to the company’s executives.
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