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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Morgan has supported himself by patching together gigs with a number of bands. — Olivia Aldridge, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026 Like other groups cut off from funds, Estrella del Paso has patched together philanthropy and reserves in an attempt to stay afloat. — Sarah Matusek, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026 Contact centers are no longer just the domain of legacy CCaaS platforms patched together with IVR, queues, and ticketing. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Fisch showed his chops once again, guiding the Huskies to a 6-7 record and a berth in the Sun Bowl despite having to patch together an entire team from scratch. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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