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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
Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Sumpter’s husband has discovered that the Nipple Nurture Balm is just as effective at soothing and repairing dry, cracked lips.
—Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Family Tree centers on three estranged siblings who reunite at Christmas to sell their crumbling childhood home only to discover that fixing the house might be the key to repairing their fractured family.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Here are the 10 that experts and editors agree on, including frizz-smoothing serums, bond-repairing blends, and moisture-locking formulas that actually work.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Inside cells, fat is tucked away in lipid droplets, which act like tiny storage units that house reserve energy but also play a key role in building and repairing cell membranes.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
And aside from occasionally replacing or repairing a part, the restoration process isn’t all that labor-intensive.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
The company says its services, available in Singapore and Malaysia, include refurbishing, repairing and recycling devices to extend their life, offering an alternative to e-waste.
—Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Metabolic processes such as nutrient digestion, energy production, and the building and repairing of nerves and tissues of the body and brain are highly dependent on the quality of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids (fats) in a healthy diet, Liu said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
One option for repairing the elevated freeway includes removing a portion of it between the Marquette Interchange and the Hoan Bridge, according to the resolutions, and instead building surface streets.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Sumpter’s husband has discovered that the Nipple Nurture Balm is just as effective at soothing and repairing dry, cracked lips.
—Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Family Tree centers on three estranged siblings who reunite at Christmas to sell their crumbling childhood home only to discover that fixing the house might be the key to repairing their fractured family.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Here are the 10 that experts and editors agree on, including frizz-smoothing serums, bond-repairing blends, and moisture-locking formulas that actually work.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Inside cells, fat is tucked away in lipid droplets, which act like tiny storage units that house reserve energy but also play a key role in building and repairing cell membranes.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
And aside from occasionally replacing or repairing a part, the restoration process isn’t all that labor-intensive.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
The company says its services, available in Singapore and Malaysia, include refurbishing, repairing and recycling devices to extend their life, offering an alternative to e-waste.
—Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Metabolic processes such as nutrient digestion, energy production, and the building and repairing of nerves and tissues of the body and brain are highly dependent on the quality of vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids (fats) in a healthy diet, Liu said.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
Verb
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The company is also restoring the original winding staircase just inside the front entrance with gold rails on the side.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The move irked Republicans in Congress who, in July, moved to ban restoring any Confederate names in this year's defense authorization bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It was also said to be improbable that a player of Paqueta’s standing would engage in spot fixing due to the risks to his career, his wealth and a lack of interest in gambling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Look into weatherization improvements, like fixing leaky doors and windows that allow heat to escape, as well as installing solar panels and heat pumps.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Apple’s repair staff in the European Union were required to complete training for the tech by the end of last week, suggesting some markets may be about to move over.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Another shopper mentioned using one as a magnetic flashlight during car repairs, snapping to metal on the car’s chassis for hands-free illumination right where it’s needed.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now he’s been tasked by his corporate bosses with reviving the Toledo Truth Teller — with a staff that knows nothing about journalism.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Much like last year, an emphasis of training camp was reviving the deep ball — which didn’t play out.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Today, the region is rebuilding while retaining its reputation as a scenic getaway close to Athens, marked by archaeological sites, seaside tavernas, and a landscape shaped by both its beauty and its exposure to natural disasters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In keeping with showrunner and co-creator Tim Minear‘s theme of change and rebuilding following the stalwart character’s shocking death, Stark said the upcoming installment will track the rest of the 118’s grief.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 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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For example, Milwaukee Revealed will include an exhibit recreating features of the Schlitz Palm Garden, a real beer hall that opened in 1896.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The chefs design menus that take their lead from the movies, maybe recreating a dish featured in the film or putting a spin on an entree or appetizer that lines up with a location or character.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These features are vital for reconstructing how early whales sensed their surroundings, hunted, and moved through the water.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Aug. 2025
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Like detectives reconstructing a crime scene or archaeologists inferring the entire shape of a pot from a minimal number of fragments, scholars of historical linguistics figure out the earlier forms that must have given rise to words in many different languages and connect the dots between them.—
Martha Barnette
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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