repave
verb
re·pave
(ˌ)rē-ˈpāv 
variants
or less commonly re-pave
repaved also re-paved; repaving also re-paving
: to pave (something) again
repaved the road
This project will include … fixing curbs and sidewalks, and re-paving with asphalt.—
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The Williamsburg Bridge Big Bump repaving was more than a photo op — the city is set to begin a full $70 million redesign of Delancey Street.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2026
Now threatened by federal repaving rules, the alley is a testament to how a little creativity can transform daily life.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
The city doesn’t expect to begin repaving the rest of the road for another two to three years.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2026
Now threatened by federal repaving rules, the alley is a testament to how a little creativity can transform daily life.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
The city doesn’t expect to begin repaving the rest of the road for another two to three years.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The assessment anticipated that grass would need to be replaced and roads repaved because of damage from heavy construction equipment.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Repave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repave. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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