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 extra revenue is expected to help fund more policing services, roadway repaving work and sewer line upgrades, among other things.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Valparaiso is one of Indiana’s top 20 communities saving residents thousands of dollars in lower interest rates, Costas said, and the city has allocated nearly $9 million to its roadways repaving project.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The closure will allow crews to rebuild the bridge deck and repave the ramps.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
Most of the remaining renovations include repaving basketball, tennis and pickleball courts.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Valparaiso is one of Indiana’s top 20 communities saving residents thousands of dollars in lower interest rates, Costas said, and the city has allocated nearly $9 million to its roadways repaving project.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
The closure will allow crews to rebuild the bridge deck and repave the ramps.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 9 May 2025
Most of the remaining renovations include repaving basketball, tennis and pickleball courts.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Repave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repave. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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