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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
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Stella also got bullied for her seborrheic dermatitis, a different inflammatory skin condition that cropped up on her scalp and created visible patches of flaky skin.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2025
This weightless, non-irritating formula helps fade everything from dark spots and sun damage to stubborn hyperpigmentation and brown patches, revealing a more even, radiant complexion over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Once verified, Aardvark automatically proposes fixes through OpenAI Codex, attaching ready-to-review patches for developers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Their sides and legs have bright red patches.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Players will wear the yellow and maroon circular patches, showing an illustration of Sister Jean smiling, on the top corner of their jerseys, as revealed in a post on the university's social media accounts.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
That between the patches, there is no methodological explanation for it.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
In mice, the scaly patches of irritated skin soon began growing new hair – and tests confirmed that white fat cells below the surface had shifted into fat-burning mode, revealing a burst of metabolic activity normally associated with fasting or cold exposure.
—New Atlas, 29 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
Scalp Psoriasis Scalp psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that makes skin cells grow faster, resulting in thick, scaly patches of skin (plaques).
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
At the same time, Stella also got bullied for her seborrheic dermatitis, a different inflammatory skin condition that cropped up on her scalp and created visible patches of flaky skin.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 30 Oct. 2025
This weightless, non-irritating formula helps fade everything from dark spots and sun damage to stubborn hyperpigmentation and brown patches, revealing a more even, radiant complexion over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
Once verified, Aardvark automatically proposes fixes through OpenAI Codex, attaching ready-to-review patches for developers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
Their sides and legs have bright red patches.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Players will wear the yellow and maroon circular patches, showing an illustration of Sister Jean smiling, on the top corner of their jerseys, as revealed in a post on the university's social media accounts.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
That between the patches, there is no methodological explanation for it.
—Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
In mice, the scaly patches of irritated skin soon began growing new hair – and tests confirmed that white fat cells below the surface had shifted into fat-burning mode, revealing a burst of metabolic activity normally associated with fasting or cold exposure.
—New Atlas, 29 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 vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Eating protein helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which is a process that builds and repairs muscle tissue.—
Beth Krietsch,
Outside,
25 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, my friend is a master seamstress and repairs my shoe on the spot.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nice vanilla bean flecks and round, fatty flavor with only the subtlest hint of coconut.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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And Abrams-Draine still managed to emerge with just a few flecks of soot after getting thrown in the fire last season, picking off Justin Herbert in a loss to the Chargers and establishing himself as a building block in a spot start.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use a mulching mower to chop the leaves into tiny bits that can be left on the lawn to nourish the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Future versions will explore more complex scenarios, such as creative decision-making models involving multiple parties and higher-dimensional structures that can handle multiple qubits (quantum bits).—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its 3000 lumens brightness keeps content crystal clear even in daylight, and auto keystone alignment fixes the picture for you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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By connecting the dots between seed and plate, Selman has helped spread the chicory gospel, turning what was once a niche taste into a celebrated part of the American winter pantry.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jim Kossin, a former scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) who has conducted multiple studies on hurricanes and climate change, says connecting the dots between Hurricane Melissa and global warming, broadly, is relatively straightforward.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These particles capture and transform substances like arsenic, lead, and mercury, as well as organic toxins and microplastics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The jet is likely made up of carbon dioxide and dust particles—just like what was spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope back in August.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Patches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patches. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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