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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When is the city going to get serious about repaving San Diego’s unbelievably bad roads?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The National Mall had not yet been repaved into an IndyCar race track for the Freedom 250.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The city endured months of repaving, particularly in dense traffic areas like Las Vegas Boulevard and Koval Lane, which led to commuting headaches.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 June 2026
In addition, crews repaved the street and added new striping and signs.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
The National Mall had not yet been repaved into an IndyCar race track for the Freedom 250.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The city endured months of repaving, particularly in dense traffic areas like Las Vegas Boulevard and Koval Lane, which led to commuting headaches.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 June 2026
In addition, crews repaved the street and added new striping and signs.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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“Repave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repave. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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