Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing up
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On a rebuilding team, coming off a 119-loss season, Karros is intent on being part of the turnaround by playing 24-karat defense at the hot corner and becoming an offensive force — starting this season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026 -
The strikes escalate tensions despite a ceasefire as Israel accuses Hezbollah of rebuilding military capabilities in the region.—
Fadi Tawil,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Latz had become familiar with the specialist while at LSU with the intent of overhauling his diet for peak performance.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Technologies, a defense contractor, is overhauling and upgrading it.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, keeping you full, and supporting overall health.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Government investigators relied heavily on that footage in reconstructing the timeline of events.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Reading and reconstructing these signals is exactly what Revoice is intended to do.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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Stewart plans on refurbishing the building and adding community meeting spaces.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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These resolutions are a declaration of hope, an attempt at refreshing and refurbishing stale practices.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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The shipping company is in the process of renovating its existing space on Arrowpoint Boulevard.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Here are some of the biggest expenses the couple encountered while renovating.—
Celia Fernandez
Lauren Shamo,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Leach said crews are out and about cold patching those potholes because that's what is available this time of year.—
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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On the Mauser Packaging Solutions plant floor, laborers do the dirty work of reconditioning steel containers used to transport chemicals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Fixing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing%20up. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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