as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
questions the value of such correcting measures as prison sentences for drug addicts
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as in amending
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in offsetting
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 punishing
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 correcting
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Braces were then tweaked over the following decades as scientists figured out how teeth moved, grew, and best reacted to smile-correcting technology.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
After correcting the mistake, the pair began to move.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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
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
Even 54 games into this miserable campaign, there’s yet to be even an attempt at a course-correcting move.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Without correcting for these relativistic effects, navigation errors would quickly accumulate, rendering GPS unreliable.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
As with all imbalances, by correcting the temperatures, winds, and waters that had thrown them into dyscrasia.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Rippon says the new study may be a step toward correcting that legacy.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Braces were then tweaked over the following decades as scientists figured out how teeth moved, grew, and best reacted to smile-correcting technology.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
After correcting the mistake, the pair began to move.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
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
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
Even 54 games into this miserable campaign, there’s yet to be even an attempt at a course-correcting move.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Without correcting for these relativistic effects, navigation errors would quickly accumulate, rendering GPS unreliable.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
As with all imbalances, by correcting the temperatures, winds, and waters that had thrown them into dyscrasia.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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To retain Watson and stay out of the most punitive payroll territory, the NBA’s second apron, other salary-shedding trades would be required.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Heat will have the wherewithal to add two players at the NBA veteran minimum and still remain below the punitive NBA luxury tax, from what should be a robust market of available players, with several involved in deadline deals already in the process of being waived.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Results will direct you on the best method for amending soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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The report identifies three massive, offsetting policy developments as the primary drivers of this fiscal deterioration.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because big, gas-guzzling trucks are very profitable, that's been a boost to automakers' bottom lines, partially offsetting the higher costs from tariffs.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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It is aimed at punishing low-income, struggling families.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The critics who had already been rough on 2 Columbus Circle were punishing this time.—
Christopher Robbins,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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
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Members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives have introduced a package of bills to address high housing costs and the shortage of affordable housing by reforming zoning and reducing federal barriers to construction.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Clayton County is also considering school closures due to low enrollment, while Gwinnett County is reforming class policies to address overcrowding.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Fabric softener counteracts those negative charges, neutralizing them.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Israel Defense Forces conducted approximately 80 brigade-level counterterrorism operations over the past year in the West Bank — known to Israelis as Judea and Samaria — neutralizing hundreds of terrorists and seizing more than 1,300 weapons, according to data released by the military.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The correctional center's medical staff immediately treated him before he was taken to a local medical facility.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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The senior psychiatrist also helps run specialized treatment programs, takes part in hiring new psychiatrists, advises correctional staff on mental health issues and handles other tasks when needed.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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