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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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Recent Examples of repairing
NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
The series chronicled Sparks, Kiley, Hoskins, and Stuart repairing and souping up pickup trucks.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Keeping that line of communication open is key to repairing broken trust, too.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
The formula blends barrier-repairing ceramides, moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid, and soothing niacinamide to calm the scalp, banish flakes, and lock in hydration.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
For decades, regenerative medicine has held the promise of repairing the body at its deepest level — not simply masking symptoms, but addressing the root causes of decline, injury, and disease.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The village’s environment department is repairing treatment plants, restoring watersheds and working on accessing federal aid.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Both as a technician responsible for inspecting, servicing and repairing motor transport equipment like tactical vehicles and as a vehicle recovery operator, responsible for bringing back armored vehicles in support of troop missions.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
That includes repairing the lines or even shutting down sections of gas pipelines and switching homes to electric appliances and heaters.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
The series chronicled Sparks, Kiley, Hoskins, and Stuart repairing and souping up pickup trucks.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
Keeping that line of communication open is key to repairing broken trust, too.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
The formula blends barrier-repairing ceramides, moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid, and soothing niacinamide to calm the scalp, banish flakes, and lock in hydration.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
For decades, regenerative medicine has held the promise of repairing the body at its deepest level — not simply masking symptoms, but addressing the root causes of decline, injury, and disease.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The village’s environment department is repairing treatment plants, restoring watersheds and working on accessing federal aid.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Both as a technician responsible for inspecting, servicing and repairing motor transport equipment like tactical vehicles and as a vehicle recovery operator, responsible for bringing back armored vehicles in support of troop missions.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
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In a recent demonstration shared online, Nick Wray used the arm to pick up a cup and drink from it, marking a significant step toward restoring autonomy for people with severe mobility impairments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ending the war is only the beginning, for lasting peace requires rebuilding trust, restoring dignity, and renewing our commitment to one another.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, as Julie told her daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law, premarital counseling could be less about fixing and far more about improving.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fertilize only if a soil test detects any nutrient deficiency that needs fixing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In previous Fortune coverage of inflation’s long tail, consumers’ coping tactics have included trading down brands, shrinking baskets, delaying car repairs, and leaning on credit cards.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cleaning the exterior of your house keeps it in good repair by removing algae, mold, moss, and mildew, all of which can damage siding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Born Again debuted in March of this year on Disney+, reviving characters and story from Netflix's original Daredevil, which ran for three seasons from 2015-2018.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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Republicans remain adamant that any action on, and the details of, reviving the subsidies would have to wait until the government reopens.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The release was part of a sweeping 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the conflict and rebuilding Gaza.—
Morgan Phillips,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two, each is rebuilding to a degree as the 2025-2026 season rapidly approaches.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 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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Ryan and Crystal also reunited earlier this year, recreating their iconic Katz’s Deli scene for Hellmann's Super Bowl ad.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Rachel has now taken her love of puzzles off the island by launching her own puzzle company with partner Ryan Plaisted (who is known for recreating Survivor puzzles himself with Vexzle).—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Red and Purple Modernization Project is reconstructing infrastructure along those color train lines.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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After reconstructing the roster over the past four months, with tweaks still ongoing, the Charlotte Hornets are ready for the next chapter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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