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
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
After frost, check stems carefully, prune only dead wood, mulch roots, and avoid rushing repairs that may cause more harm.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Wyle then summarized the plot of Baumbach's 14th film as a director, which sees Clooney's titular movie star struggle to repair his bond with his daughter, fractured by so many years of prioritizing himself instead.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Key Takeaways Oranges and orange juice are rich in vitamin C, which is key for supporting the immune system, tissue repair, and other bodily functions.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
After frost, check stems carefully, prune only dead wood, mulch roots, and avoid rushing repairs that may cause more harm.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
On a dry morning, Thiago helps Helen repair the fence around her property.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Wyle then summarized the plot of Baumbach's 14th film as a director, which sees Clooney's titular movie star struggle to repair his bond with his daughter, fractured by so many years of prioritizing himself instead.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
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Physicists call such conditions Schrödinger cat states, named after Erwin Schrödinger’s famous thought experiment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The condition of the unborn baby was not immediately known.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Power has since been restored, but some services are still limited.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The projects included restoring two bread ovens at a bakery destroyed by Russian warfare, and purchasing a delivery van so that bread could reach more people.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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All users are advised to watch for additional emergency out-of-band updates to fix outstanding issues.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Duke says Mensah transferring would cause irreparable harm, meaning a kind of harm that monetary damages can’t fix.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The new plan does not include extending the Obamacare tax credits, which Democrats demand be part of a health-care deal.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Stay on top of your health and wellness goals with the slim Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch, then grab these wireless earbuds to listen to your favorite music and podcasts while getting steps in.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Barnes & Noble will open four new bookstores in the Chicago area by summertime, including a flagship location downtown on State Street, part of a national move to revive its brick-and-mortar retail presence.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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An effort to set that up stalled in the California legislature last year, but there's a growing pressure to revive something like it.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trump has also suggested that the United States may reimburse oil companies for their work rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure – a prospect some Democratic lawmakers denounced.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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Staff worked for months to rebuild, navigate permits, and complete restoration efforts before finally reopening their doors.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In Hemlock, my protagonist Sam takes on this shape even more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Experts say keeping your vehicle in good shape can make all the difference.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Amazon’s home shop is hosting under-the-radar deals on duvet inserts to refresh your bedroom without spending too much.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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