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as in amendments
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 punishments
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 corrections
Massachusetts State Police Trainor grew up in Salem, Massachusetts and joined the State Police in 2023 after serving as a corrections officer in Essex County.
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The lens shows a little bit of pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths in Raw format, but in-camera corrections squash the issue for JPGs and movies.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
The law, which also applies to nursing and municipal workers unions, exempts unions that represent police officers, firefighters and corrections officers, whose leaders typically support Republicans.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Overreliance on one industry makes economies betting on high-tech development vulnerable to market corrections, if AI development falters, or if worsening commodities shortages eventually hinder production of electronic components.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
One of the most recent attempts was in 2009, when former lawmaker Charles Calderon introduced legislation that would have established deferred retirement option programs for CHP officers, firefighters and corrections staff.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
The collar then uses tones, vibrations and optional static corrections to keep your dog within those bounds.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
In addition to its comprehensive identification algorithms, this app boasts a huge network of users, like Gharbi, who regularly review observations and offer corrections, giving you a direct line to knowledgeable experts.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Research has shown that training models on datasets that include examples of constructive disagreement, factual corrections, and objectively neutral responses, can rein in this effect.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 May 2026
The lens shows a little bit of pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths in Raw format, but in-camera corrections squash the issue for JPGs and movies.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026
The law, which also applies to nursing and municipal workers unions, exempts unions that represent police officers, firefighters and corrections officers, whose leaders typically support Republicans.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Overreliance on one industry makes economies betting on high-tech development vulnerable to market corrections, if AI development falters, or if worsening commodities shortages eventually hinder production of electronic components.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
One of the most recent attempts was in 2009, when former lawmaker Charles Calderon introduced legislation that would have established deferred retirement option programs for CHP officers, firefighters and corrections staff.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
The collar then uses tones, vibrations and optional static corrections to keep your dog within those bounds.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 11 May 2026
In addition to its comprehensive identification algorithms, this app boasts a huge network of users, like Gharbi, who regularly review observations and offer corrections, giving you a direct line to knowledgeable experts.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Research has shown that training models on datasets that include examples of constructive disagreement, factual corrections, and objectively neutral responses, can rein in this effect.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrections
Noun
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Voters have final authority over all charter amendments.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Kelly confirmed to Councilwoman Nina Ahmad at Tuesday's hearing that any changes or amendments to autonomous vehicle allowances in Philadelphia would have to move through the state.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
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On Friday, the league levied some serious punishments.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The parents also are concerned about whether discipline was issued fairly, claiming students from wealthy families or who are related to school employees received lenient punishments.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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By that point, Marseille had already lost on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in the Trophee des Champions, having been 2-1 up going into the final minute of stoppage time.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The Treasury Department has escalated those penalties in recent weeks as the US tries to pressure Tehran on talks.—
Skylar Woodhouse,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Corrections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrections. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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