righted

verb

Definition of rightednext
past tense of right
as in redressed

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  1. improved
  2. shortened
  3. corrected
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  • Finally healthy and a catalyst in the Panthers’ improved pass rush, Wonnum has gained a deeper perspective — and a wealth of medical knowledge — over the year since his initial injury.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But the Blackhawks are usually the Wild’s tonic, and the Wild improved to 14-0-1 against them in the past 15 meetings.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of improved
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  • Costco is open on Christmas Eve, but its hours will be shortened.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tail docking is a procedure where a dog's tail is shortened and is considered a preventive measure to reduce injuries, according to an article on the website Rover.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortened
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  • Pasteurization, developed in the late 1800s, corrected that and revolutionized milk production.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Then they can be pushed forward to become healthy heart cells or mutations — or other abnormalities can be corrected.
    Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of corrected
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“Righted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/righted. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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