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
Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Their innovation was something called backpropagation, or backprop for short, which was a method for correcting the outputs of the middle, hidden layer of neurons during each training pass so that the network as a whole could learn efficiently.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Define precisely who approves AI deployments, the criteria determining model readiness and the protocols for rapidly identifying and correcting any issues post-deployment.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With avocado oil, hemisqualane, and sunflower oil reinforcing hydration, this treatment works like skin care for your hair, correcting damage over time while leaving a polished finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Liz has run out of the patience needed to look after an overgrown infant, correcting Ron’s delusion that Jay sees them as part of his family by explaining that the notion of family for their client only goes one way.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Penix asked before correcting the fan.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Their final studio albums with Hinds were 2014’s relatively radio-friendly Once More ’Round the Sun, the course-correcting Emperor of Sand in 2017 (which won their first Grammy, for Best Metal Performance), and the 2021 double-album Hushed and Grim.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Aug. 2025
There are other things that can be done as people age to prevent dementia and loss of functionality, from fully correcting hearing and vision to getting colon cancer screening.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
A little over the top, maybe, but full marks for acknowledging a mistake and correcting it quickly.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Their innovation was something called backpropagation, or backprop for short, which was a method for correcting the outputs of the middle, hidden layer of neurons during each training pass so that the network as a whole could learn efficiently.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Define precisely who approves AI deployments, the criteria determining model readiness and the protocols for rapidly identifying and correcting any issues post-deployment.
—Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
With avocado oil, hemisqualane, and sunflower oil reinforcing hydration, this treatment works like skin care for your hair, correcting damage over time while leaving a polished finish.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Liz has run out of the patience needed to look after an overgrown infant, correcting Ron’s delusion that Jay sees them as part of his family by explaining that the notion of family for their client only goes one way.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Penix asked before correcting the fan.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Their final studio albums with Hinds were 2014’s relatively radio-friendly Once More ’Round the Sun, the course-correcting Emperor of Sand in 2017 (which won their first Grammy, for Best Metal Performance), and the 2021 double-album Hushed and Grim.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 21 Aug. 2025
There are other things that can be done as people age to prevent dementia and loss of functionality, from fully correcting hearing and vision to getting colon cancer screening.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correcting
Adjective
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In the spring, investors were worried the Department of Justice’s monopoly ruling meant that the search giant would be forced into a breakup that would be undoubtedly punitive, Cramer said.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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The suit, served on Sharp last week, seeks unspecified punitive and compensatory damages and reimbursement for attorney’s fees.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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After amending your soil with compost or aged manure before planting, these heavy-feeding plants need an additional side-dressing with a balanced organic fertilizer when their leafy shoots emerge in spring.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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As a compromise, Joyce proposed amending the proposal to include housing at least 10 years old.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, green shoots can be seen from new entrants (those searching for a job for the first time); their numbers decreased by 199,000 last month—largely offsetting a drop the month prior.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Although the survey didn’t determine the number of employees added versus the drop in hiring, New York Fed economists said the two trends are roughly offsetting each other.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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To me, more pragmatism means moving away from the corrupt, capricious policies of the current administration, such as crony capitalism that imposes bogus tariffs on free trade, punishing leaders and countries the president dislikes while favoring those who flatter him.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Over the course of five months spanning from floods to extreme drought, an elite team of wildlife cinematographers capture unparalleled animal behavior using state-of-the-art thermal cameras and drone technology, filming 24/7 across punishing terrain.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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The fine is certainly a drop in the bucket for the entertainment giant, but the corrective measure is certainly a win for data privacy.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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In such a scenario, reminiscent of the ‘70s, if the Fed loosens policy prematurely, inflation could spike, leading to the painful corrective measures seen under Powell’s predecessor Paul Volcker, who hiked rates aggressively and weathered severe, double-dip recessions.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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While the former demands fiscal consolidation from France’s leadership, the latter is opposed to spending cuts and reforms — such as raising the retirement age and reforming the pension system — that economists see as necessary to balance the books.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Edwards says restoring and reforming the program would ensure rural communities have more equitable access to funding meant to protect against disasters.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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All of the Malin + Goetz scents contain odor-neutralizing enzymes that provide gentle, long-lasting moisture control and whole-body odor protection without disrupting the body's natural perspiration.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Apart from one shocking death (when Tranter switches from neutralizing bombs up close to eliminating threats with his long-range rifle), the action is entertaining enough in the moment, but not especially memorable.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Typically, youth held there are awaiting court hearings, being held on dispositional or correctional orders, or participating in the county's Accountability Program.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the Idaho Department of Correction aims to limit direct participation from correctional officers, agency spokesperson Blake Lopez told the Idaho Statesman.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Correcting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correcting. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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