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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
Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Responding to the comments posted on the video, Claire appeared to confirm the latter of those three theories was correct and Tutti had, indeed, rolled in chalk.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Jackie Fields, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
However, the Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2016 and the heat is on Tomlin to correct that.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Even if both premises are correct—that Putin has Hitlerian inclinations and wants to expand into eastern Europe—Western societies may struggle to mobilize the requisite political will and economic resources to contend with the threat.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Responding to the comments posted on the video, Claire appeared to confirm the latter of those three theories was correct and Tutti had, indeed, rolled in chalk.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
This brand is just fantastic and this spot correcting serum works wonders for my skin.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
However, the Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since 2016 and the heat is on Tomlin to correct that.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correct
Adjective
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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These speculations proved accurate when, on the second night of WrestleMania 41, Lynch was revealed as the mystery partner of Women's Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria in a tag team title match against the then-champions, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Just cut the tubing to the proper length and wrap it around the cables.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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By advocating for proper funding, schools will be able to take innovative approaches to increasing literacy rates, as well as seeing gains in math.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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All were displayed in an austere room designed for examining art works—an oddly formal space for an encounter with one’s past.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The public health alert, while not a formal recall, is intended to inform consumers about potential health risks associated with some products, according to the USDA.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Relatives of a man who died in custody at the main county jail last year has amended its lawsuit against the city to include details of his arrest by Sacramento police that family members say show neglect of his medical needs.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, according to legal filings reviewed by Newsweek, about two months prior to that suit being filed, James had amended her own records as part of a real estate transaction.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And forged closer alliances to offset Trump’s chaos.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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That’s because the federal-state health care program for the poor is on the chopping block among many Republicans who cannot enact the president’s ambitious budget agenda without also subtracting some big dollars to offset the costs of lowering taxes and paying for Trump priorities.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Detroit doesn’t just punish defensive miscues in the half court.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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There was the infamous time McMahon punished Triple H for hugging Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Shawn Michaels in the center of the ring at a house show, breaking kayfabe when this was something wrestlers didn't do.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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But against the Cavaliers, against the length of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, Ware stands essential, on a Heat roster that lacks a true backup center.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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Wear old clothes and shoes Bring flashlights Watch for sharp objects Avoid food waste Wash your hands Be polite and cooperate if you are asked to leave The Fresno Bee 559-441-6005 Fernanda Galan covers Central Valley and California news as The Fresno Bee’s service journalism reporter.—
Fernanda Galan,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Which felt like a polite way of saying the same thing.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Correct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correct. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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