as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
dressed correctly for an appearance in court
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Recent Examples of correctly
If some people don’t pay their taxes or register their vehicles correctly, that cost gets pushed onto everyone else.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Part of the issue, Lopez argues, is that judges aren't correctly using someone's criminal history when making a determination on if someone should remain in jail until their trial.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
While all three players answered correctly – Afrikaans and Zulu – Shahade ultimately walked away with the win.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Curious how to water your roses correctly?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
However, the participants were not able to correctly identify if they had been exposed to infrasound.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The program began in February, and its goal is to help residents recycle correctly and keep contamination out of the recycling stream.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
How to measure with a moisture meter correctly According to Vukicevich, there are many kinds of soil moisture meters, but the type of moisture meter is not as important as using it correctly.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The helmet should be approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and fit correctly.
—Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Part of the issue, Lopez argues, is that judges aren't correctly using someone's criminal history when making a determination on if someone should remain in jail until their trial.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
While all three players answered correctly – Afrikaans and Zulu – Shahade ultimately walked away with the win.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Curious how to water your roses correctly?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
However, the participants were not able to correctly identify if they had been exposed to infrasound.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The program began in February, and its goal is to help residents recycle correctly and keep contamination out of the recycling stream.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
How to measure with a moisture meter correctly According to Vukicevich, there are many kinds of soil moisture meters, but the type of moisture meter is not as important as using it correctly.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
The helmet should be approved by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and fit correctly.
—Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correctly
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Armed federal agents broke down the door while executing a warrant for someone else, and rounded up the people inside without properly determining whether Juan was a flight risk or a danger to the community, said Lear, his immigration attorney.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, garden experts discuss the reasons why soap can effectively deter deer and offer guidance on how to use it properly.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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In his opinion, and those of some other attorneys he’s talked with, there’s a belief that plea agreements coming from the prosecutor’s office aren’t always being handled appropriately.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, used appropriately, the approach has yielded positive results.—
Karen McIntyre,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Correctly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correctly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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