as in condition
a state of being or fitness
the dining table is in good repair, so you won't need to refinish it
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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
it will take some time to repair your energy after a bout with the flu
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as in to fix
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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Recent Examples of repair
Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025
Donations will go to building repairs, equipment replacement and support of the RiverWatch family.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
The following day, the eagle underwent surgery to repair a hole in its chest.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Noun
There are three factors largely behind the problems at Newark Airport: staffing issues with its air traffic controllers, equipment failures linked to outdated technology, and the closure of a runway in need of repairs.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 9 May 2025
Donations will go to building repairs, equipment replacement and support of the RiverWatch family.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
Verb
Blue required at least two surgeries to repair his injuries, according to his GoFundMe.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
The following day, the eagle underwent surgery to repair a hole in its chest.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire conditions.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Our evaluation across essential metrics—Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience—shows that Johnson & Johnson exhibits robust operational performance and a strong financial condition, as detailed below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Two years ago, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass laid out an ambitious and expensive goal for her first city budget: restore the size of the Los Angeles Police Department to 9,500 officers.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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In February, a group representing automakers and electric vehicle charging companies called on the transportation department to restore funding quickly.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The Adoptee Citizenship Act, which is intended to fix this oversight, has been introduced twice in Congress to no effect.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
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Protein is needed for the muscles to fix the damage and grow larger.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, staying on top of his health requires plenty of dedication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Funding for Trump’s mass deportation operation The legislation would provide $46.5 billion to revive construction of Trump’s wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, and more money for the deportation agenda.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The cast includes Uma Thurman and David Zayas, reviving his portrayal of Det.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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And the opportunity to rebuild around Alcántara, who is the No. 5 prospect in the Cubs' system, should intrigue them.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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But does essentially neglecting your face actually work to rebuild the skin?—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 May 2025
Noun
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While the Trump administration is defending the ACA law in the case in question, should the federal government win, the precise shape preventive care coverage requirements will take depends on the discretion of Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Consider this weekend our first warm-up for the W, the initial stretch to get our eyes and minds back into game-watching shape.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Regularly refresh your core content with current data, dates, and statistics.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The food, too, rides the wave between old and new, with beloved German ingredients refreshed through the chef’s imagination.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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