PATCHING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

patching 1 of 2

noun

as in fixing

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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

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Recent Examples of patching

Noun

Crews need to close lanes and ramps overnight for emergency full-depth pavement patching and to install an overhead sign truss. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 25 Aug. 2026 Beyond removing obsolete features, the Project Zero team emphasizes the importance of faster patching times. — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Sulston pointed out that a clinic running its own AI would inherit responsibility for patching, backups and security. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026 Now Google has announced that dynamic patching, with Chrome silently being updated in the background and requiring no such restarts, is a thing. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In a geopolitical rupture, Europe could have less control over continuity, patching and access to core security tools. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 It’s trained on the unique perspective Microsoft has acquired from decades of vulnerability patching and security incident responses involving a wide range of its products. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 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

Verb

Harry has reportedly attempted to contact his older brother multiple times, but William has no interest in patching things up. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2026 Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, a cross-curricular supplemental resource, the program equips students with practical clothing repair and customization skills, from sewing a button to patching a hole or tailoring a hem. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 In many cases, a strategic repair like patching drywall or replacing a broken appliance can deliver a faster return on an investment than an all-new kitchen or bathroom remodel. — Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Immediately cover the cement paint with your patching mixture. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 While a big company like Google could shore up its cybersecurity defenses against such attacks, for smaller companies — and for schools, hospitals or water treatment systems, for instance — patching software and building defenses can take years. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Where his focus has been following the Dolphins’ special team unit’s disastrous performance in Miami’s 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders is patching the leaks that led to three massive returns to the Raiders and a missing a field-goal attempt. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 Typically, investigators collect data that is later analyzed, and Grable told CBS News that the Coast Guard plans to provide the vessel owner with recommendations for patching vulnerabilities. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 July’s patch Tuesday was even bigger, with Microsoft patching at least 570 security holes, almost triple the number of June’s record-breaking release. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 8 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patching

Noun

Forty-six percent of respondents say this fixing makes their work more repetitive and less meaningful.

— Rene Tzschoppe, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Algorithmic price fixing is one of the most powerful tools in that arsenal.

— Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of fixing

Verb

In follow-up posts on X, Tesla said that a service visit for the charge port is mandatory after every use of the feature, and that, depending on the Supercharger, the electrical and civil costs of repairing the damage can reach up to $25,000.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
If your tenants are long-term and reliable, speak with them about their needs and preferences and go from there—sometimes repairing rather than renovating can help preserve goodwill and minimize disruption.

— Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of repairing

Noun

Think of it as a delivery service that carries copper where the skin can use it to support repair, collagen production, and antioxidant activity.

— Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026
Her friends covered the repair costs, knowing the family could not afford it.

— Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of repair

Verb

City crews are pumping out water on the streets, rebuilding beach berms and opening tide valves to help mitigate water intrusion.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
The negotiations are focused on rebuilding institutions, including Venezuela’s supreme court and electoral commission, to underpin free and fair elections.

— Helena Carpio, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026