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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
This cycle of monitoring, correcting and refining is foundational for developing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, where precision, adaptability and continuous learning are essential.
—Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter, however, defended the treaties as vital for correcting historical injustices and strengthening relations with Latin America.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But critics say the agreements are inflexible, expensive and go beyond correcting constitutional violations.
—Shaila Dewan, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
However, Mercury also will retrograde through your fourth house of home and family from November 18 to 29, revealing misalignments in your personal life that need correcting.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Pointing out these double standards and unrealistic expectations is the first step towards addressing and correcting them.
—Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
But the main battle appeared to be between Rachel and Sam, who politely, yet firmly, took each other on — often correcting the other’s résumé boasting with their own narrative.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 31 Dec. 2024
This cycle of monitoring, correcting and refining is foundational for developing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, where precision, adaptability and continuous learning are essential.
—Evan Kaplan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Carter, however, defended the treaties as vital for correcting historical injustices and strengthening relations with Latin America.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
But critics say the agreements are inflexible, expensive and go beyond correcting constitutional violations.
—Shaila Dewan, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
However, Mercury also will retrograde through your fourth house of home and family from November 18 to 29, revealing misalignments in your personal life that need correcting.
—Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Pointing out these double standards and unrealistic expectations is the first step towards addressing and correcting them.
—Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
But the main battle appeared to be between Rachel and Sam, who politely, yet firmly, took each other on — often correcting the other’s résumé boasting with their own narrative.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
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During election seasons, calling for enhanced punitive measures—whether those are mandatory minimum sentences or the death penalty—have frequently proved politically expedient for both sides of the political aisle.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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Ramon did not impose any monetary bail to be posted, after Allen Sawyer, Rosenfeld’s co-counsel at trial, argued that such a requirement would be punitive in light of Stubblefield’s finances being severely diminished by his incarceration.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Disrupting the flow of taxpayer dollars to the fund would require further amending the city charter.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Dec. 2024
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The funds would come by amending two tax incremental financing districts, with the revenue generated by property taxes from downtown and Historic Third Ward commercial developments.—
Tom Daykin,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Dec. 2024
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In an interview with The Athletic last month, Diggins described the feeling of finishing one of the most punishing endurance tests in all of sports.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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But punishing that behavior means bringing the hammer down on Vietnam, hardly a step that would win Washington strategic support in Hanoi, where a new leadership dominated by public security and military officials actually sees eye to eye with China in some areas.—
Evan A. Feigenbaum,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps the dismay of his own fans will prove to be a corrective; in reaction to his latest wave of pro-Nazi rhetoric and overt Holocaust denialism, Reddit’s r/Kanye sub declared itself over and began filling with Holocaust awareness posts (and, more humorously, odes to Taylor Swift).—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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The company was informed that allergen ingredient information was missing during an inspection, and the recall was part of a corrective plan to address the gap.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Retailing for $54, the product entails a two-step system meant to address root causes of redness and atopic skin via long-term use, while neutralizing the appearance of inflamed, flushed skin in the immediate period.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
19 Dec. 2024
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This aircraft is a vital component of an aircraft carrier’s defenses, so neutralizing them would be a major boon in the event of an attack.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2024
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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