Synonyms of patching

patching 1 of 2

noun

as in fixing

Related Words

• fixing
• repair
• rebuilding
• reconditioning
• mending
• reconstruction
• renovation
• revamping

Dissimilar Words

• wear
• erosion
• corrosion
• wear and tear
• decomposition
• deterioration
• abrasion
• disintegration

patching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of patch

as in repairing

to put into good shape or working order again

patch the tire and it'll be as good as new

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repairing
• fixing
• rebuilding
• reconstructing
• overhauling
• restoring
• renovating
• reconditioning
• adjusting
• revamping
• mending
• doctoring
• modifying
• renewing
• maintaining
• preparing
• improving
• refurbishing
• helping
• curing
• servicing
• healing
• regenerating
• aiding
• conditioning
• refreshing
• fixing up
• reviving
• furbishing
• correcting
• readying
• rectifying
• redressing
• freshening
• revitalizing
• reforming
• enhancing
• rejuvenating
• ameliorating
• righting
• enriching
• bettering
• caring (for)
• refreshening
• meliorating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breaking
• wrecking
• hurting
• damaging
• ruining
• impairing
• injuring
• spoiling
• harming
• marring
• defacing
• disfiguring
• disabling
• crippling
• vandalizing
• blemishing
• flawing
• mutilating
• mangling
• maiming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patching

Noun

This means firms face more patching, more testing and more strain on technology teams. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

State workers are already using Claude to cut DMV wait times, streamline Medicaid workflows, and automate cyber defense patching. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Once pests are removed, there may be more necessary patching to prevent water seepage. — Helen Andriatsitohaina, The Spruce, 24 June 2026

After everyone who drafted or voted on the Fourteenth Amendment was dead, the patching began. — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 2 May 2026

More work in the area includes concrete sidewalk and curb upgrades, improvements to existing drainage infrastructure and minor patching and striping on East Arapahoe Road. — Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026

This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches. — Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026

But rodents may also chew holes in drip line hoses that may require patching or a replacement hose. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026

The road segments will be addressed by street maintenance crews this spring, likely through pothole patching or skim paving, according to Public Works. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026

Verb

There are also fears that AI bug hunting tools can be used by adversaries to find ways to exploit vulnerabilities, making patching more important than ever. — Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

MobLand executive producer Guy Ritchie reportedly also was involved in the process of patching things up, which resulted in Hardy returning to the series full-time. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 June 2026

While Landen Roupp and Trevor McDonald have contributed in the rotation, Hayden Birdsong underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring and the Giants’ internal depth hasn’t come close to patching the needs on their major-league staff. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 15 June 2026

The lack of sand in the patching asphalt, in my opinion, is a major factor that contributes to its poorer performance. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026

By offering the watch party to soccer fans who otherwise should be able to attend in person at a stadium just 20 minutes away, these economists say the governments of New York City and state are patching a hole that FIFA deliberately designed to enlarge. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 June 2026

While finding vulnerabilities may be easy, consistently patching critical government systems to protect against risks would likely be challenging, Ferren suggested, especially without a specialized team of government experts. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026

While vulnerability discovery once required significant human effort, the company says advanced systems can now uncover flaws at a scale that overwhelms traditional patching workflows. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026

The limited group that was part of the initial Mythos release got a head start on patching vulnerabilities, but there is a downside. — Hugh Son,samantha Subin, CNBC, 8 May 2026