1
as in amendments
a change designed to correct or improve a written work
the copy editor's corrections were marked in red
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as in punishments
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 corrections
Faith alone cannot solve the challenges facing corrections.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Each robot must independently interpret ball position and goalkeeper movement before committing to a strike, making split-second corrections based on sensor feedback.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Such discussions may even lead to course corrections in the field.
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Paul Knoepfler,
STAT,
24 June 2026
However, before Rachel can truly start pooling her resources to investigate, David finds himself in the crosshairs of a rogue corrections officer, Ted Wesson (Christopher Redman).
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The bureau's approval rate appears to be far below that of many state corrections departments, the news organizations found, though departments track such data in different ways.
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Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Lagerwall said Santana was charged with battery against a corrections officer while incarcerated.
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Shannon Tyler
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Gemini can handle multiple requests at once and respond to mid-sentence corrections.
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Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
The bill would require licensees to allow any local fire chief, fire marshal or fire prevention officer to inspect sites in their jurisdiction and require corrections if violations are found.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Each robot must independently interpret ball position and goalkeeper movement before committing to a strike, making split-second corrections based on sensor feedback.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
Such discussions may even lead to course corrections in the field.
—
Paul Knoepfler,
STAT,
24 June 2026
However, before Rachel can truly start pooling her resources to investigate, David finds himself in the crosshairs of a rogue corrections officer, Ted Wesson (Christopher Redman).
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
The bureau's approval rate appears to be far below that of many state corrections departments, the news organizations found, though departments track such data in different ways.
—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Lagerwall said Santana was charged with battery against a corrections officer while incarcerated.
—
Shannon Tyler
june 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
Gemini can handle multiple requests at once and respond to mid-sentence corrections.
—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
The bill would require licensees to allow any local fire chief, fire marshal or fire prevention officer to inspect sites in their jurisdiction and require corrections if violations are found.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrections
Noun
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Recent amendments to be considered include assessing a kindergartner’s math knowledge rather than screening for math deficiencies, something that would help identify students who need additional support.
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Unlicensed surplus sales face new restrictions under June 2026 amendments.
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Third, the players are pushing the MLB to adjust how sports betting investigations and punishments are dealt with.
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Prosecutors added severe mandatory penalties to their cases, stacking those punishments, even if no shots were fired, to build prison terms of 50, 60 or even 100 years.
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There are no idle fees or penalties for charging to 100% on IONNA’s network either.
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Congress last used its right of review under President Joe Biden in 2023, the first time since 1991, over a crime bill that would have reduced penalties for violent crimes.
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“Corrections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrections. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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