Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed up
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Residents rebuilt their homes, but then Israel’s occupation in 1982 — which triggered Hezbollah’s rise — forced them to leave yet again until Hezbollah ousted Israel in 2000.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026 -
In practice, some version of this approach remains a staple of urban planning, because certain assets always have to be rebuilt.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Other Gulf states, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait, have reportedly held similar talks pushing for the war to proceed until the Iranian leadership has been overhauled.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Titans’ offensive line is being overhauled, but using all this draft capital on a running back would limit opportunities to upgrade the line via the draft.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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That area had been refurbished leading up to the debut of Expedition Odyssey.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Violeta Parra Museum was refurbished with heat-resistant windows, and additional security has also been employed to guard the premises.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 Apr. 2026
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Items repaired are spared from a landfill, and that's important.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Most of the town’s people work for the family in either the small cattle operation that remains, or in the company garage where tractors and trucks are repaired.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The roadway is being reconstructed, including resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement, and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant upgrades.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Piece by piece, Brilvitch reconstructed the story by mapping land ownership, tracing family connections and uncovering evidence of Black wealth and influence that contradicted what many had been taught.—
Reginald David,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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The furnished two-bedroom log cabin of white oak was recently renovated with modern interiors and amenities, including an open-plan main room with a gas fireplace and a kitchen with a French-door stainless fridge and eat-in peninsula.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 Apr. 2026
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Over the next 250 years, a succession of owners renovated it, each leaving behind traces of their own tastes and priorities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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The ship was raised in 1869 and reconditioned.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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While fans wait for the ice to be reconditioned before the start of the women's speedskating 500-meter final, Bach, the IOC president from 2013-25, was interviewed by an in-arena public-address announcer.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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The topnotch dancing is aided by an orchestra larger than most tours put together.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Homelander is also aided by super-smart Sister Sage (Susan Heyward) as his lead strategist and Firecracker (Valorie Curry) with her pro-Vought talk show.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Fixed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed%20up. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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