corrections

noun

plural of correction
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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2
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 Such discussions may even lead to course corrections in the field. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026 From Earth to orbit Such engines are also used to make small final corrections once in position. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 The bill also required construction of a new 600-bed corrections hospital and bonds to be issued to pay for it. — Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 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 Even after submission, reports frequently bounce back for corrections, forcing officers to sit at their desks instead of returning to the community. — Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 But corrections staff won’t see another 3% GSI until July 2027 based on that agreement. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 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
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  1. amendments
  2. punishments
  3. penalties
Noun
  • 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.
    — Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Unlicensed surplus sales face new restrictions under June 2026 amendments.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of amendments
Noun
  • Wildfires have also scorched thousands of acres in Arizona, which led Phoenix to ban all fireworks on city property including parks and within 1 mile of nature preserves, with punishments including $2,500 fines.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The parliament in England created laws against Quakers, forbidding them to worship freely, charging them with punishments for refusing to take oaths or refusing to remove their hats.
    — Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of punishments
Noun
  • Under the law, moral offenses — including adultery and same-sex relations — can carry penalties of up to 100 lashes.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • That means withdrawals will be taxed as ordinary income and could be subject to early withdrawal penalties if used for unqualified expenses.
    — Medora Lee, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of penalties

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“Corrections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrections. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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