fixing up

verb

present participle of fix up
as in rebuilding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing up
  1. rebuilding
  2. overhauling
  3. repairing
  4. reconstructing
  5. refurbishing
  6. renovating
  7. patching
  8. reconditioning
Verb
  • These technologies promise firmer, smoother skin, but there is a difference between improving the appearance of aging and rebuilding the structures that help skin behave more youthfully.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Martin Kulldorff, the biostatistician known for co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated against Covid lockdowns, raised that question Wednesday in a lecture on rebuilding trust in science.
    — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebuilding
Verb
  • Ford said the push to abolish ICE has also helped build support for overhauling the agency.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • By refining an exceptional predecessor rather than overhauling it, the newest Paperwhite comfortably remains the best ereader for most people, easily earning our Editors' Choice award.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of overhauling
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  • The best interactive exhibits turn curiosity and fun into stealth learning, like a chance to control a Mars rover or practice repairing the Hubble Space Telescope.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But continuously repairing individual weaknesses does not necessarily strengthen the underlying system.
    — Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of repairing
Verb
  • This poetic début novel, a finalist for the Booker Prize, is narrated largely by an unnamed curator who specializes in reconstructing scenes from the past.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Frost likens the distinction between conserving a kitchen in place and reconstructing one in a museum to the difference between a musical instrument still being played and one only on display.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of reconstructing
Verb
  • The administration’s plan seeks to improve the availability of essential replacement parts by establishing a dedicated center for repairing, refurbishing and managing submarine components.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The cuts could leave Saudi Arabia developing just six new stadiums and refurbishing four existing ones for the World Cup.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of refurbishing
Verb
  • Holland America has also been in the process of renovating the accommodations as part of its $70 million overhaul.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Bordelon already had experience renovating and reselling apartments as a hobby, and Slocum had been saving up to buy his own apartment.
    — Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of renovating
Verb
  • Knowing exactly what software assets are running across the environment and having a patching process fast enough to close gaps before they’re found matters more than anything else.
    — Rohit Dhamankar, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For example, rather than presenting viewers with alternating volleys of 30-second pitches, the network has kept the pacing lively by patching in creative of varying lengths throughout the night.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of patching
Verb
  • Carvana is integrating the retail inspection and reconditioning capabilities into its existing ADESA Charlotte wholesale auction facility, which features nearly 4,000 parking spaces.
    — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The track also added three new track services trucks and a new fire truck this year, while reconditioning their vacuum truck and sweeper.
    — Lori Punko, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Definition of reconditioning
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