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as in reformative
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
eyeglasses are called corrective lenses by the department of motor vehicles
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as in punitive
inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment
a corrective sentence of five years' hard labor
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as in offset
a force or influence that makes an opposing force ineffective or less effective
a substantial outflow of people proved to be the necessary corrective for the spiraling cost of housing
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the only corrective to bad behavior is good, firm discipline
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Recent Examples of corrective
Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
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
Up until now, the standard treatment for myopia was to prescribe corrective lenses.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
No corrective actions appeared to be taken by the jumper, nor was the reserve parachute deployed.
—David Chiu, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
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
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
Up until now, the standard treatment for myopia was to prescribe corrective lenses.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
No corrective actions appeared to be taken by the jumper, nor was the reserve parachute deployed.
—David Chiu, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrective
Adjective
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Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2024
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While the idea of hiring actors might raise some eyebrows, acting and artistry can be an important step in the reformative process, and Hemsworth suggested that the actors’ real-life experiences helped shape their on-screen characters.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Dec. 2023
Adjective
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Zoom in: These moves, while punitive, are temporary and a new president can easily reverse them.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
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And university leaders fearing government investigations, funding cuts, or punitive endowment taxes crack down on campus protest, remove or demote outspoken professors, and remain silent in the face of growing authoritarianism.—
STEVEN LEVITSKY,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Senate's adoption is an early step in the process, which requires detailed work by committees to work out the details of spending, as well as of any offsets to help pay for the additional funds.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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The latest: Although the scope of the offsets is not entirely clear, lobbyists and aides don't expect using major — or possibly any — health policy changes as payfors.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The antidotes, accounts from Major League Baseball and uncovered secrets to stealing bases at the highest level provide a rare glimpse into one of the game’s most exciting and interesting plays.—
Richard Dunn,
Orange County Register,
20 Feb. 2025
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And while Carter’s post-Presidential legacy often receives kinder praise than those of his actions in office, his genteel approach and appreciation for the country’s youth offered a necessary antidote to the bullish egos of previous administrations.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Gut Health Honey contains prebiotics, which are compounds that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in your gut.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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Probiotics contain live microorganisms that increase the amount of beneficial microbes in our body, which help fight bad bacteria and keep us healthy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Although Perron in Stl or our own JVR in Philly would be a good counter arguments.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Nets’ offense continued to cool down early in the fourth quarter, turnovers began to pile up, and Philadelphia finally found its counter punch.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Those searching for catharsis or an applicable remedy to their own heartaches and existential muddles will find only one definitive answer—that no person can ever fully know her own mind.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Lukens said Amica is considering many remedies, possibly including a lawsuit to stop the action.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The technique is used to verify that soil remedial objectives are met and contaminants do not exceed state standards.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The antitrust case’s remedial phase is set to begin in April.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Corrective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrective. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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