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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as in fixing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patching
Noun
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The event will feature BBQ (hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings), great company and feel-good music in a friendly atmosphere, organizers said.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025 -
Owner Jeff Reider bought the Massachusetts Avenue location in 2017 and renamed it Big Dan's, after the first item on the menu: a burger with all the fixings.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In September, six months after the tornado, the community was still rebuilding, the Dispatch previously reported.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
23 Dec. 2024
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For any leader, rebuilding trust and strengthening connections can reinvigorate organizational culture and drive performance.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Beyond simply offering a competent and reliable service, however, Lazarus knew that the repair process needed to be streamlined with a client-centric approach from start to finish.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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Last month, a sinkhole opened up on a major road in York, England, prompting emergency repairs.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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“Patching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patching. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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