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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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Washington — Democrats sent a counteroffer on overhauling immigration enforcement to the White House and Republicans on Monday, the latest development in talks over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tudor thought Lazio’s squad desperately needed overhauling.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
15 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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Robbie went to work renovating the property almost immediately, refinishing the hardwood floors, renovating and updating the kitchen, and repainting the entire home.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
14 Feb. 2026
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Justin Mulcahy with the Anne Arundel County Police Department says the victim was renovating his home next door to the auto shop and met up with an acquaintance to discuss possibly renting it out.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 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 24 Feb. 2026.
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