1
as in amendment
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the copy editor's corrections were marked in red
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as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
received a severe correction after the third offense
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Recent Examples of correction
The Los Angeles Unified School District has begun a course correction, voting to limit student use of laptops and tablets during class — the first major American school system to do so.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
But corrections staff won’t see another 3% GSI until July 2027 based on that agreement.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
As soon as the error was realized, the story was retracted and removed from NPR’s website and an on-air correction was broadcast.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The bill also required construction of a new 600-bed corrections hospital and bonds to be issued to pay for it.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
But corrections staff won’t see another 3% GSI until July 2027 based on that agreement.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
As soon as the error was realized, the story was retracted and removed from NPR’s website and an on-air correction was broadcast.
—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
The bill also required construction of a new 600-bed corrections hospital and bonds to be issued to pay for it.
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
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Already, the amendment is facing a wave of opposition from anti-tax advocates and local government officials.
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The Ratepayer Protection Act remained in committee and subject to amendment at the time of writing.
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The couple is set to face punishment for the horrific deaths during sentencing on July 10.
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The city shows how quickly a violent act can be transformed into collective punishment.
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Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty-kick shootout Friday after the teams played to a 1-1 tie after 120 minutes in Arlington, Texas.
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After the penalty granted by VAR, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped into the box and scored his first carrer goal in a World Cup knockout match.
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But some have faced pushback, including when two Boise men faced the wrath of their homeowners association for replacing their grass with turf, in part to save water.
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Or, faced with the wrath of the huge Baby Boom generation — who tend to be voters and vociferous — will Congress act in time?
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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