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repaint

verb

re·​paint (ˌ)rē-ˈpānt How to pronounce repaint (audio)
repainted; repainting

transitive verb

: to apply paint to (something) again
repaint a house
repainted the room/walls blue

Examples of repaint in a Sentence

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In a second phase, crews will repaint the interchange’s lanes — a process that must be done during the day when temperatures are warm enough for the paint to set properly, according to ITD. Rose Evans november 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2025 When John was in the midst of redecorating, the white walls were removed and repainted 13 times to get a reflective surface. Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025 Why not start things off by repainting the living room—there are many shades that designers absolutely love for their soothing factor. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025 Continue reading … FAITH FIGHT – Teen wins fight to repaint school parking space with Christian design after legal challenge. FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repaint

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repaint was in 1600

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“Repaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repaint. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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