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as in blotch
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
a black cat with a small patch of white next to her nose
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as in speck
a very small piece
a patch of land hardly big enough for a garden
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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
patch the tire and it'll be as good as new
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Recent Examples of patch
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Though official support for the older operating system ended in October 2025, Microsoft provided an extra year of security patches through its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
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Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Crews from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are working to patch a water main break in East Hollywood on Tuesday morning.
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Weathering the storm At its simplest, Miami never let the rough patches get too bad.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Though official support for the older operating system ended in October 2025, Microsoft provided an extra year of security patches through its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program.
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Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Verb
Everyday businesses most at risk To counter the threat, businesses and leaders should invest in cyber defenses, upgrade old systems or patch faulty software, and limit who has access to critical systems, the Five Eyes leaders said.
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Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Crews from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power are working to patch a water main break in East Hollywood on Tuesday morning.
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Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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According to an account of her testimony in Rolling Stone, Avila was left with severe scarring on her face and left arm, with limited mobility after surgeons grafted skin from her abdomen to repair her arm.
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Ndiaye’s season ended early after surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
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Inspiration came from the toe pads of frogs, and the shoe’s launch colorway leaned into the theme further with a tonal green dot pattern invoking poison dart frogs.
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Each dot of light holds its own place and timing inside the swarm.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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And 35% of Americans currently disagree with deploying violence to fix their concerns about the direction of the country.
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This way, the hotel staff can fix any issues and help your stay feel far more comfortable.
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Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
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But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
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Axiom Materials will test how advanced materials perform against rain, hail, and airborne particles.
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Those particles may have been grinding in the joint, causing mechanical wear on the cobalt-chromium femoral head that released cobalt into the surrounding tissue and bloodstream.
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“Patch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patch. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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