FIX UP Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fix up

verb

Definition of fix up

as in to rebuild

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Recent Examples of fix up In the past, the company has benefited from an uncertain economic outlook, as consumers are more likely to fix up their current vehicles rather than rushing off to buy new ones — especially as financing costs rise. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 May 2026 But much work remains to fix up the Plaza infrastructure and utilities above and below the ground while addressing what the developers say are streets that are too wide for pedestrians and storefronts that have been changed over the years and no longer match. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 The night before his first fitting, while fixing up the zipper, Vazquez tore a large hole in the shirt. — Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Congress can lower housing costs by supporting programs to fix up existing homes and expanding down payment assistance. — Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fix up

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The committee welcomed the progress Friday, but said the work to restore public institutions and services and rebuild the territory would be immense.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Mayor Karen Bass issues an executive order for city departments not to process Lineage rebuilding plans until the city and the public can review the investigation.

— Julie Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

Republicans had projected confidence about advancing the legislation, which would overhaul federal regulation of crypto, before senators leave Washington for their summer break.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Owners have long held up the financial disparities in the sport, and their subsequent impact on competitive balance, as a reason to overhaul its cost structure and implement a salary cap.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of overhaul

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Our Mission Robotic Vehicle is opening the door to a future where repairing, upgrading and building in space is part of the routine, not the exception.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
The Mecklenburg Public Health Department also recommends installing or repairing screens on windows and doors.

— Eva Flowe July 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

Definition of repair

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If a group plan feels tense, don’t patch it with clever wording alone.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
Khlaaf says that labs should put more resources into capabilities that directly help defenders, such as detecting attacks, writing secure code, and patching vulnerabilities.

— Harry Booth, Time, 24 July 2026

Definition of patch

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Dubai has been working hard to reconstruct its tourism brand since Iran launched strikes across the Middle East earlier this year, with ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting the destination.

— Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
In a 10-minute appointment, a woman is asked to reconstruct months of symptoms from memory.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of reconstruct

Verb

Pane and McKay revealed that British actor Simon Pegg will voice the Balrog, a giant demonic monster who helps Sauron forge the One Ring.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Perhaps Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources’s technology that turns wet coffee grounds into biofuel comparable to anthracite charcoal can help in the fuel aspect.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026

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