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as in blotches
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 specks
a very small piece
a patch of land hardly big enough for a garden
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as in repairs
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 patches
PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
By day thirteen, red patches of blood appear.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Mid-Michigan should be filled with moderate fall colors, along with patches of high color and a little bit of peak color emerging, per the map.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Astronomers train users to recognize patterns in faint, fuzzy patches of radio waves and analyze astronomical images, Hota explained.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
There are also some in the Keys, on Big Pine Key, and in small patches in Big Cypress National Preserve.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The damage presents as brown patches that mimic drought or other diseases.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The collection will feature distinctive Wrangler details like the iconic ‘W’ stitching, copper hardware and leather patches sourced from the same suppliers used for Wrangler denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
But when your social media feed fills up with photos of vibrant fall leaves and pumpkin patches, yearning for a chill in the air and a change of color is only natural.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Mike Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman, which was sold in Dallas, Texas through Heritage Auctions, features images of the two stars, as well as their signatures and NBA logo patches from their jerseys.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
New from the ground up, with hybrid power and the promise of serious off-road capability, the 2026 Cherokee midsize SUV patches a gaping hole in the brand’s lineup.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The company also appears to have delayed disclosure about the breach in order to release patches.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
By day thirteen, red patches of blood appear.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Mid-Michigan should be filled with moderate fall colors, along with patches of high color and a little bit of peak color emerging, per the map.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Astronomers train users to recognize patterns in faint, fuzzy patches of radio waves and analyze astronomical images, Hota explained.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
There are also some in the Keys, on Big Pine Key, and in small patches in Big Cypress National Preserve.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The damage presents as brown patches that mimic drought or other diseases.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
The collection will feature distinctive Wrangler details like the iconic ‘W’ stitching, copper hardware and leather patches sourced from the same suppliers used for Wrangler denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
But when your social media feed fills up with photos of vibrant fall leaves and pumpkin patches, yearning for a chill in the air and a change of color is only natural.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Use mobile device management (MDM) tools to push updates remotely or require users to install OS updates and patches promptly.
—Mike Rosen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman, which was sold in Dallas, Texas through Heritage Auctions, features images of the two stars, as well as their signatures and NBA logo patches from their jerseys.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
New from the ground up, with hybrid power and the promise of serious off-road capability, the 2026 Cherokee midsize SUV patches a gaping hole in the brand’s lineup.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patches
Noun
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Dark brown blotches of varying sizes dot their sides and back.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Luckily, my friend is a master seamstress and repairs my shoe on the spot.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
17 Sep. 2025
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The nongreasy, fast-absorbing serum supports the scalp with five different types of peptides and repairs hair follicles with protein-rich bioactive keratin ferment and fermented rice powder.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The light brown hair, worn in an all-purpose crop, bears flecks of gray.—
Nathan Heller,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dudes-rock montage that followed the execution sketch had some genuinely funny bits.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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As is customary, Danielle got the showier instrumental bits of the night, going from playing some serious fuzz guitar to the mid-show segment that has her kicking it on drums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How quickly the club fixes the issues and regains its optimal performance is a big part of a successful campaign.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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The eero 6+ mesh system is $105 off and instantly fixes dead zones, blanketing your space in fast, stable Wi-Fi while doubling as a smart-home hub.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Integrated blue force tracking allows soldiers to pinpoint the exact positions of teammates, not just as dots on a map, but within buildings or terrain features.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Why the tree-ring findings matter These findings help scientists connect the dots between ocean temperatures, atmospheric circulation and extreme weather, which could eventually improve forecasting for heat waves and droughts.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hydrophobic soil is particularly problematic after a wildfire when soil particles become coated with waxy substances as organic matter decomposes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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And now, a team from Texas A&M University has found that these particles can potentially bypass the skin, body’s first line of defense, especially after interacting with seawater.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Patches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patches. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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