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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
a real brainteaser with only one correct solution to it
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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
painfully correct dress for the state dinner at the White House
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as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
the correct method for folding the American flag
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as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
more time will be needed to correct the computer program
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as in to offset
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 to punish
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 correct
Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Injection technique: Botox must be injected precisely into the correct muscles using the correct dose.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This story has been updated to correct the name of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
—Martha Bellisle, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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Adjective
However, those gains are likely short lived, if JPMorgan’s assessment is correct.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 May 2025
Injection technique: Botox must be injected precisely into the correct muscles using the correct dose.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Verb
Updated, May 28, 2025: This post has been adjusted to correct Senator John Thune’s home state.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
This story has been updated to correct the name of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
—Martha Bellisle, Twin Cities, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The parliamentarian is the chamber's adviser on its proper rules and procedures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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There could be a defense explaining it and somehow providing the proper framework for understanding it.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This installation for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cantor Roof Garden comprises four sculptural elements that explore the sonic and formal potential of simple stringed instruments.—
Caitlin Woolsey,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Square limestone columns with a wavy, striated design stand between the formal living and dining areas.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 June 2025
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The Financial Times report said Hutchison could potentially bring in other investors or participants to amend the deal, including terminal operator DP World and Chinese ocean carrier Cosco Shipping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
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Last month, the Ohio Ballot Board signed off on the proposal to amend the Ohio constitution to abolish property taxes, giving official permission to Citizens for Property Tax Reform to start gathering signatures supporting the measure's appearance on the November ballot.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Invest in Cost-Cutting Measures – Improving supply chain efficiency, automating processes, and reassessing production footprints can offset the additional costs linked to tariffs.—
Craig Zawada,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Efforts to welcome immigrants in Detroit and its surrounding communities contributed to this trend of immigrant population growth offsetting overall population decline.—
Darlene Xiomara Rodriguez,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Wayne trounced his competition with punishing punchlines and steely wordplay.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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The state then passed new laws aimed at punishing such gouging, and no new similar incidents have happened since then.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Mosquitoes are a true scourge, responsible for up to one million human deaths per year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Hoang said the online allegations — none of which were true — led to threats of violence against the university, and there was talk that some parents withdrew their children because of them.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Showing empathy and being polite, even in frustrating situations, can help de-escalate potential conflicts.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Dishes are refined but never polite, taking all the risks Cornerstone didn’t have the backing to take.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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