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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
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Once pests are removed, there may be more necessary patching to prevent water seepage.
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Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
After everyone who drafted or voted on the Fourteenth Amendment was dead, the patching began.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
The amendment would also cut smaller public works construction projects, cut the line striping budget, reduce the budget for asphalt patching, cut vehicle maintenance operating budget and cut the building maintenance budget.
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Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
25 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hugh Son,samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
In some cases, that means delaying repairs or patching things together, with artworks ending up in makeshift storage like garages or even bathrooms.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
The company is offering key security, patching, and upgrade tools for its database environments for free or at a 90% discount for a limited time.
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Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
25 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
The amendment would also cut smaller public works construction projects, cut the line striping budget, reduce the budget for asphalt patching, cut vehicle maintenance operating budget and cut the building maintenance budget.
—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
This involves patching sections of roads to avoid triggering federal ADA access ramp requirements that are mandatory during full resurfacing.
—
Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
25 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
In some cases, that means delaying repairs or patching things together, with artworks ending up in makeshift storage like garages or even bathrooms.
—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patching
Noun
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There was also a huge $32 million class action settlement reached in 2025, resulting from a legal battle involving major telescope manufacturers and brands following allegations of price fixing and artificially inflated costs.
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Four Chinese container manufacturers are wrapped up in more litigation—this time from American businesses—after being the subject of an indictment from the Department of Justice last month over price fixing charges.
Verb
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This included some store closures (including the majority of its off-price Saks Off 5th locations), tapping additional financing, and repairing relationships with brands.
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Blue Origin is hard at work at its Cape Canaveral launch pad, collecting debris and repairing the damage after an explosive accident last month.
Noun
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
Verb
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Vendors understand that switching platforms often requires rebuilding workflows or migrating complex data structures.
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The money is needed for emergency stabilization of the building, a temporary space for members to hold services, and rebuilding efforts, says the church.
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“Patching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patching. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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