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as in restoring
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 fixing
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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as in repair
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Recent Examples of repairing
Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
However, this remote location makes inspecting, diagnosing, or repairing them impossible.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
What stands out about Howard’s is its longevity — the appliance store was founded in 1946 by a high school student with a penchant for repairing radios.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The three-door prep cooler measured outside of the temperature range considered safe for storing food, and inspectors recommended replacing or repairing the cooler.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
The advocate can then work with the older adult to help achieve those goals including repairing relationships that may have been damaged by the abuse.
—Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Alldredge said the department is still repairing community relationships.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of the money also will go to designing a new administrative building and repairing the bleachers.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
This money would reimburse, for example, the town of Marshall for repairing its town hall building and the North Carolina Department of Transportation for rebuilding roads and bridges.
—Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025
However, this remote location makes inspecting, diagnosing, or repairing them impossible.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
What stands out about Howard’s is its longevity — the appliance store was founded in 1946 by a high school student with a penchant for repairing radios.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The three-door prep cooler measured outside of the temperature range considered safe for storing food, and inspectors recommended replacing or repairing the cooler.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
The advocate can then work with the older adult to help achieve those goals including repairing relationships that may have been damaged by the abuse.
—Nina A. Kohn, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Alldredge said the department is still repairing community relationships.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Some of the money also will go to designing a new administrative building and repairing the bleachers.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
Verb
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Some sellers do a fantastic job restoring products, while others barely touch them before reselling.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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For some partners, this elicits fear and uncertainty, triggering defensive responses aimed at restoring the familiar equilibrium.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 80/20 principle brings clarity to what’s truly worth fixing.—
Jon Stojan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the airport is in the middle of a massive $9 billion modernization effort that includes fixing or replacing hundreds of escalators, elevators and walkways.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Los Angeles Times reported that the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which serves the Palisades, had been drained nearly a year earlier for repairs, causing tens of millions of gallons of freshwater to be dumped into the sea.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Each module can even be swapped for one with different cell chemistry, extending battery life and simplifying repairs.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Given the negligible genetic difference between the quagga and the plains zebra, selective breeding with the goal of reduced striping was the project’s best shot at reviving the phenotype.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While there was an emphasis on reviving coffee culture, café culture was also redeveloping.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pfizer is in the process of rebuilding in the aftermath of the pandemic, as demand wanes for its vaccine and pill for Covid and some of the company’s key drugs near the end of their patent life.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
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This money would reimburse, for example, the town of Marshall for repairing its town hall building and the North Carolina Department of Transportation for rebuilding roads and bridges.—
Luciana Perez Uribe Guinassi,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their relationship definitely needs mending.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Without clarity, organizations risk recreating inefficiencies and adding even more complexity.—
Carl D'Halluin,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Harry Potter Quidditch Practice Apart from watching the films and rereading the books, another way to relive the magic of Harry Potter is by recreating iconic scenes via Lego builds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The National Avenue project involves reconstructing the street from South First to South 39th streets from 2026 through 2028.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Humans have largely succeeded in digitally reconstructing the Earth in order to ask what the future holds.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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