as in cobbling (together or up)
to make or assemble roughly or hastily
the stranded hikers patched together a shelter that afforded some protection from the wind
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throwing up
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During her stint as a cast member in Broadway’s Hair, Keaton was in a constant battle with her weight and overheard a cast member talking about throwing up her food.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 Dec. 2025 -
According to 14 News, Cardin's says his wife then started throwing up after a few bites, prompting him to review the food.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Patching (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patching%20%28together%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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