remedying 1 of 2

as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition I've given the engine a remedying tune-up that should put an end to that knocking

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remedying

2 of 2

verb

present participle of remedy

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Recent Examples of remedying
Verb
In single-core Cinebench runs, the M5 Ultra recorded 204 points (versus 150 points on the M3 Ultra), directly remedying the M3 Ultra's older architectural lag. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 It’s also loaded with ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that cultivate a youthful look while remedying the common signs of aging. — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Capital Engineering, a mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm the district has worked with in the past, has been tapped to help assess the district’s losses and develop a plan for remedying the issue. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026 Taking the time to figure out where the block is happening and remedying it in a gentle manner is always the best way to go. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 Ahead, design experts share the five most glaring living room flaws, plus advice for remedying them. — Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 Starmer is historically unpopular in Britain after a series of scandals and policy missteps, with critics accusing him of lacking a political vision for remedying the country’s stagnant post-Brexit economy. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 June 2026 For generations, the federal government enforced civil rights laws with an eye toward remedying historic, systemic discrimination against Black people and other people of color. — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 Presuming that sons are already less social is not a recipe for remedying this bias. — Lise Eliot, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedying
Adjective
  • The latest in a long series of corrective measures was a thirteen-per-cent state income tax on millionaires, which went into effect in 2012 and is due to expire in 2030.
    — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Employees who fail to comply may be subject to corrective or disciplinary action, according to the draft policy.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The record was just a year of me healing myself through making music.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The spa Clayoquot’s Healing Grounds Spa fully embraces the healing powers of nature, capitalizing on its secluded setting along the banks of the Bedwell River.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The city’s planning director said amending the zoning code to allow data centers in Sacramento would require multiple public hearings.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The complex legislation — added by gutting and amending a bill known as Senate Bill 492 — was introduced less than three days before the legislative session was to end Monday.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Put Hill’s connection with the Chiefs aside from a moment and even still the signing would be beneficial for a team that still has Super Bowl aspirations.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Most high risk drugs have a narrow range of a beneficial dose, and concentrations beyond this can cause significant harm to the patient.
    — Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • During curing, low-molecular-weight polymers crosslink into a higher-molecular-weight polymer network.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The gala will raise critical funds to support research aimed at curing, preventing and treating T1D, a lifelong autoimmune disease that requires careful monitoring and insulin injections or infusions.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After a few months, Fei and Wang identified a promising new approach to building error-correcting codes.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The ultimate pièce de résistance, however, is its green, redness-correcting tint.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • As part of the reformative aims of the convict system, many of these men were incarcerated at Fremantle Prison, trained, and put to work on infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and public buildings.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.
    — The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 14 Jan. 2024
Verb
  • These turnovers also set up touchdowns, alleviating the pent-up stress of the first half.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Fostering gives cats a temporary home on the way to adoption, alleviating stress on shelters and, in some instances, saving cats’ lives.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Remedying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedying. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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