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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
With these statistical corrections, researchers can more accurately predict how energy behaves in chaotic environments, such as during the formation of severe storms.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the release, Hampton has worked with the Sheriff’s Office for over 25 years and has also worked in corrections; the agency’s SWAT team, know as Special Enforcement Detail; and investigations, as well as a patrol sergeant and patrol lieutenant with the Rancho Cordova Police Department.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The woman serving time for the death of rising Colorado cyclist Magnus White will not be moved to community corrections.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Expect some major course corrections.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Thank you, too, to the dozens of people who wrote in with kind corrections.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
However, your refund could be delayed if your tax return needs corrections or extra review, the IRS said.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 5 Feb. 2026
After publication inquiries, corrections officials provided additional details about Brown’s custody and supervision history, saying his release from prison was unrelated to the COVID litigation or settlement.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The current bull run, which Mould pins as beginning in 2015, had experienced five corrections before Friday's pullback.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the release, Hampton has worked with the Sheriff’s Office for over 25 years and has also worked in corrections; the agency’s SWAT team, know as Special Enforcement Detail; and investigations, as well as a patrol sergeant and patrol lieutenant with the Rancho Cordova Police Department.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The woman serving time for the death of rising Colorado cyclist Magnus White will not be moved to community corrections.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Expect some major course corrections.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
Thank you, too, to the dozens of people who wrote in with kind corrections.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
However, your refund could be delayed if your tax return needs corrections or extra review, the IRS said.
—Bailey Allen, Cape Cod Times, 5 Feb. 2026
After publication inquiries, corrections officials provided additional details about Brown’s custody and supervision history, saying his release from prison was unrelated to the COVID litigation or settlement.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
The current bull run, which Mould pins as beginning in 2015, had experienced five corrections before Friday's pullback.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrections
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The legislation's proponents have called on him to use a maneuver known as a talking filibuster to sidestep the 60-vote threshold for ending debate, but doing so would eat up valuable floor time and enable Democrats to offer unlimited amendments.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of the amendments included hospital police officers.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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But studies show that punishments are ineffective at reducing substance use and can lead to poorer health outcomes for women, newborns, and families.—
Shoshana Walter,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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That left the Clintons with little choice but to agree to testify or face one of the most severe punishments Congress can give.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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His eagerness to get on the ball, even in his own half, the two nerveless penalties, and the blistering finish for his third goal would all suggest not.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Barry said the new penalties are being enacted to coincide with the town’s passage of new rules dealing with nuisances and stormwater issues.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Corrections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrections. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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