patch together

verb

patched together; patching together; patches together
Synonyms of patch togethernext
: to put (something) together usually in a quick or careless way
She patched a meal together from what was in the cupboard.
They quickly patched together a new plan.

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That outsize assembly feeds the impression of a project patched together by committee, sucking any spark or spontaneity or emotional uplift out of the material. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026 The Seahawks, still missing running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price, patched together a productive rushing attack, finishing with 153 yards, led by Emanuel Wilson, who had 100 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Templates are modified, plug-ins are added, integrations are patched together and developers create work-arounds. — James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Morgan has supported himself by patching together gigs with a number of bands. — Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patch together

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“Patch together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patch%20together. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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