FIXING UP Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fixing up

verb

present participle of fix up

as in rebuilding

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Fans seem excited The two weekend crowds were good at training camp practices for the rebuilding Dolphins.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Anwar asked Fonte how the hospital is rebuilding after 40 radiologists left.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebuilding

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Claire's is overhauling its core piercing business to appeal to modern Gen Alpha girls, particularly 10-year-olds.

— Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Uber has been overhauling its handling of assault and harassment claims against drivers after more attention was put on the issue.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of overhauling

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The wider project includes repairing aging infrastructure, improving cargo facilities and creating capacity to support the emerging floating offshore wind industry.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Every component, including the self-repairing YKK zippers, is built for the million-miler.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of repairing

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Gabbriellini’s film frames the events from a tender and poetic perspective rather than reconstructing the crime, to shift the focus to its origins, exploring the human, cultural and emotional dynamics behind it.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Identifying a child, reconstructing documents and arranging a safe return can take months.

— Thom Reilly, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconstructing

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LeVota previously said that a new use could involve either refurbishing one or both of the stadiums, or demolishing one or both entirely.

— Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Expanding and refurbishing St James’ Park would bring an uptick in matchday income, but a state-of-the-art stadium with greater capacity and larger, dedicated corporate areas would be transformative.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of refurbishing

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The expansion plan includes renovating an existing 174,000 square-foot property formerly owned by the International Paper Company.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
However, CheckSammy is best for households renovating or undertaking major decluttering.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Definition of renovating

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The resulting value in providing a measured approach to patching prioritization without the need to reboot hardware or adhere to cumbersome and lengthy software maintenance windows is compelling.

— Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
And Posey’s front office did as credible a job as could be expected at patching for the future.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of patching

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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
What refined it further was his time doing reconditioning PT, working with service members who had already failed their fitness tests and had six months to pass or face separation from the military.

— Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of reconditioning

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