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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
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
But even with that being the case, white South Africans still own more than fifty per cent of the country’s land, correct?
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
Neil Irwin, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Since buying the social media company formerly known as Twitter in 2022, he’s touted the Community Notes feature as the best way to correct false posts.
—Jonathan Vanian,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Our answer has gone from the rather obvious and correct response to a muddied response.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
But even with that being the case, white South Africans still own more than fifty per cent of the country’s land, correct?
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Editor's Note: This story has been corrected to reflect that the Supreme Court found the CFPB's funding structure constitutional (not unconstitutional); and that Justice Alito's was a dissenting (not a majority) opinion.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025
Since buying the social media company formerly known as Twitter in 2022, he’s touted the Community Notes feature as the best way to correct false posts.
—Jonathan Vanian,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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After her mother’s death, Sevilla-Bazan struggled to get an accurate sense from Bishop or his followers of what exactly happened.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Villa’s left-back then tries to find Watkins, but his cross isn’t accurate.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Owens says this is essential to a child's proper development.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Without proper execution, even the best strategies can fail.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With so many celebrities and A-list attendees on the red carpet, the premiere was packed with designer looks and ornate formal attire.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Though anyone seeking pardons or clemency for a nonmilitary criminal offense can submit a formal petition to the Office of the Pardon Attorney through the U.S. Department of Justice, the president is under no obligation to abide by this advice.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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First filed in October, the complaint was amended in December to include Carter's name in December.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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But despite Republicans holding a majority in both the House and Senate, amending the Constitution has a much higher threshold than normal bill passage.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Trade policy Some further confirmation that President Donald Trump is wielding tariffs mainly as negotiating tools would also be a welcome reprieve for traders, who remain concerned that the inflationary impact of potential levies will offset any gains from deregulation.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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In its domestic operations unit, AMC Networks said subscription revenue fell 4% to $314 million, with the company citing declines in linear subscribers, partially offset by streaming revenue growth.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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However, this assistance can only be provided by accredited agents who are trained, tested, overseen and when appropriate, disciplined and punished by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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With that, Rambo decides to cross the border to rescue her and punish those responsible.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The same is true for floss, which is often made of or coated with plastic.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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While the first is undeniably true, how accurate is the second?—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Dressed in a colorful smoking jacket, an accentuating cravat and pencil-thin mustache, his get-up is almost as refined as his compliments, which are so detailed and nimbly assembled that even the politest group of word-spitters would be thoroughly impressed.—
Stefano Montali,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Donald’s giving voice to what polite society sort of sat on for a while, things that are felt but that no one is articulating.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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