as in condition
a state of being or fitness
the dining table is in good repair, so you won't need to refinish it
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as in to restore
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
it will take some time to repair your energy after a bout with the flu
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as in to fix
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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Recent Examples of repair
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
After all, central air conditioning systems are among the most expensive components in a home, so even a single repair can come with a significant price tag — which is why home warranties tend to enter the conversation when HVAC concerns arise.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
He’s fully recovered from his surgery repairing a torn right ACL and meniscus damage, returning in January after being sidelined for more than a year recovering.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Conner recommends ordering at least 10 to 15 percent extra to account for cuts, breakage, and future repairs.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
After all, central air conditioning systems are among the most expensive components in a home, so even a single repair can come with a significant price tag — which is why home warranties tend to enter the conversation when HVAC concerns arise.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Verb
The administration has also completed several smaller projects, such as repairing over 20 fountains and refurbishing around 30 statues and monuments throughout the district.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
He’s fully recovered from his surgery repairing a torn right ACL and meniscus damage, returning in January after being sidelined for more than a year recovering.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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Only one had injuries considered to be life-threatening; Graves did not have an update on that person’s condition during the news conference.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Swells generated by Arthur are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the northwestern Gulf Coast for the next day or two.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Iran had not charged tolls on the Strait of Hormuz before the war, meaning the deal largely restores conditions that existed before it.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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State biologists also consider prescribed burns, 88,000 of which take place each year, as essential for restoring prairies, forests and marshes with new growth.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Players trudged out of Atlanta Stadium (AKA Mercedes-Benz Stadium) with their eyes fixed on the floor, not even entertaining the thought of engaging with questions.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Owners can contact or bring their vehicles to their local Ford dealership, where the issues will be fixed, free of charge.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Philadelphia declared a heat health emergency for Thursday and Friday, activating cooling centers, home visits by field teams, outreach to people experiencing homelessness and other services.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Plano’s health inspections function on a 100-point scale, where a score of 100 is considered perfect and a score of 70 is considered extremely poor.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Olivia Rodrigo wore vintage Miu Miu plaid slingbacks with low-rise denim last week, while Dua Lipa recently revived olive crocodile boots from John Galliano’s fall 2000 Dior collection.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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Her recent work revives a dreamy Renaissance style to show its absurd incompatibility with the raging, petulant menaces in whom the world’s power is concentrated.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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The women are coming off a second straight Elite Eight appearance and brought in another strong transfer class to rebuild the roster after the departure of Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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The United States is working to rebuild its domestic uranium enrichment infrastructure for its defense programs, through a project known as DUECE (Domestic Uranium Enrichment Centrifuge Experiment).—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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The Tri-Counties Community Center in Marysville is in bad shape and at risk of shutting down due to years of storm damage.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Lightweight summer texture meets a structured, work-worthy shape.—
Aemilia Madden,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Verb
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How to vote Support your favorite restaurant by casting a vote, and feel free to refresh this webpage and make another choice or continue voting for the same spot.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The tree of critique must be refreshed with new blood.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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