1
as in amendment
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the copy editor's corrections were marked in red
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2
as in punishment
suffering, loss, or hardship imposed in response to a crime or offense
received a severe correction after the third offense
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Recent Examples of correction
Marshall’s law enforcement background followed by corrections points to someone who is going to be tough on crime.
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Gamers can set the input lag for either low latency, which supports image geometry correction, or ultra-low latency, which doesn't.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
But while some lawmakers called it a prudent course correction, others saw chaos masquerading as strategy.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Although Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are unprecedented in recent history, the S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its recent high, entering correction territory, 56 times since 1950, according to data compiled by Truist Financial experts.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Gamers can set the input lag for either low latency, which supports image geometry correction, or ultra-low latency, which doesn't.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
But while some lawmakers called it a prudent course correction, others saw chaos masquerading as strategy.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Although Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are unprecedented in recent history, the S&P 500 has dropped 10% from its recent high, entering correction territory, 56 times since 1950, according to data compiled by Truist Financial experts.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correction
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Critics of the law and the new constitutional amendment say Orban is using the LGBTQ+ community as a tool to shut down the right of Hungarian citizens to freely assemble in peaceful protests, particularly at a time when the opposition to Orban's rule is beginning to gain momentum.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of the most glaring issues with the 2025 amendments is the focus on limiting state financial liability rather than addressing how abuse occurred within state institutions in the first place.—
Diana Philip,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2025
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Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on China in February before doubling it to 20 percent in March as punishment for fentanyl trafficking.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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But new Wall Street research details how the landmark regulatory punishment might actually be protecting the bank during the recent stock market downturn.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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The penalty amounts to 5% of the taxes owed for each month that the filing is late, up to a maximum of 25%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the race, a false start off the grid box handed him a five-second penalty, setting the tone for the rest of the grand prix which was more firefighting than front-running.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Columbia University was among the first colleges to face the wrath of Donald Trump, whose administration canceled $400 million of funding and arrested two student protesters.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Khan has faced the wrath of India’s Hindu right.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Correction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correction. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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