as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
the company is taking rectifying measures to address the lack of handicapped access to the building
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as in amending
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
let me get the store manager, and he'll rectify the invoice for your order
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Recent Examples of rectifying
Alanna Gallo, Parents, 2 June 2026
Crucially, the panel report should also outline the pathway for rectifying the rule violations and set benchmarks for monitoring progress towards correction.
—Inu Manak, Time, 27 May 2026
Now, though, Duke must quickly turn the page, simultaneously embracing the fear Siena put in it, while rectifying the nonchalant attitude that got it behind in the first place.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
To do so was to send $80 million back to California coffers, rectifying a mistake made by the state controller’s office that mixed up the monthly K-12 education payments sent to 11 counties.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The complaints were communicated to upper management, including Matkom, who took several steps towards rectifying the problems in the building.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Thankfully, this week's episode wasted no time in rectifying that, and the Croissants were unmasked at the top of the evening.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
But Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said rectifying those mistakes is something that can be addressed on Sunday.
—Steve Reed, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
But Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said rectifying those mistakes is something that can be addressed Sunday.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Come up with strategies for rectifying the issue, as needed, as well.
—Alanna Gallo, Parents, 2 June 2026
Crucially, the panel report should also outline the pathway for rectifying the rule violations and set benchmarks for monitoring progress towards correction.
—Inu Manak, Time, 27 May 2026
Now, though, Duke must quickly turn the page, simultaneously embracing the fear Siena put in it, while rectifying the nonchalant attitude that got it behind in the first place.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
To do so was to send $80 million back to California coffers, rectifying a mistake made by the state controller’s office that mixed up the monthly K-12 education payments sent to 11 counties.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The complaints were communicated to upper management, including Matkom, who took several steps towards rectifying the problems in the building.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Thankfully, this week's episode wasted no time in rectifying that, and the Croissants were unmasked at the top of the evening.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
But Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said rectifying those mistakes is something that can be addressed on Sunday.
—Steve Reed, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2026
But Rams defensive lineman Kobie Turner said rectifying those mistakes is something that can be addressed Sunday.
—Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rectifying
Adjective
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The school also said that the district took corrective action, conducting an internal review and staff refresher guidance on safety.—
Cheryl Fiandaca,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Restaurants that receive more than 30 demerits are required to immediately fix the most critical violations and start corrective procedures on all the other violations within 48 hours.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Disparate impact also lives under the Fair Housing Act, a separate law the Bureau cannot rewrite by amending Regulation B.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Michelle Ford, a soil scientist and wildlife biologist who owns EcoMaps, said Silverman over the past two months had addressed her concerns about wetlands protection by amending plans.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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As part of the reformative aims of the convict system, many of these men were incarcerated at Fremantle Prison, trained, and put to work on infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and public buildings.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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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
Verb
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Screen time has many people asking whether their contact lenses can do double duty by filtering blue light along with correcting vision.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Authorities initially identified him as Somali before later correcting his nationality to Sudanese.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Medical professionals who specialize in addiction medicine say research that provides a clear understanding of kratom is beneficial.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But in the garden, chervil is a powerhouse plant that can deter slugs and snails, while attracting beneficial bugs like hoverflies and ladybugs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Starmer is historically unpopular in Britain after a series of scandals and policy missteps, with critics accusing him of lacking a political vision for remedying the country’s stagnant post-Brexit economy.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Taking the time to figure out where the block is happening and remedying it in a gentle manner is always the best way to go.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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Klobuchar’s proposals include reforming permitting processes and streamlining building codes to reduce delays and build more homes faster, with an emphasis on rural Minnesota.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Now, after tackling what many considered the first impossible mission — reforming the United Nations — Bartos is preparing for what may prove an even harder challenge.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Rectifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rectifying. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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