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
Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Your Muscles May Repair More Efficiently Protein provides amino acids that directly stimulate muscle protein synthesis, the process that fuels muscle repair and growth.
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Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
29 June 2026
Jez Fielder,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Resilience workshops don't repair unclear roles or inconsistent leadership.
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Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Noun
The experiments have shown how a self-repair mechanism enables the spindle to stabilize itself under force and avoid disintegrating.
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Jake Buehler,
Quanta Magazine,
29 June 2026
Your Muscles May Repair More Efficiently Protein provides amino acids that directly stimulate muscle protein synthesis, the process that fuels muscle repair and growth.
—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
29 June 2026
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In Petersplatz, in central Basel, seamstresses remained on call throughout the festival to repair the traditional Alpine folk costumes worn by participants in case of emergency.
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Jez Fielder,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Resilience workshops don't repair unclear roles or inconsistent leadership.
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Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
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Some require extreme heat or highly acidic conditions.
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Prescott-Hansen posted a $50,000 bond and was released without conditions.
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Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said electricity service has been restored to the state by 75%, potable water by 68% and road infrastructure by 90%.
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So restoring the house was kind of a project of mine.
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The 21st Century Road to Housing Act has been over a year in the making and has encouraged a national discussion of why housing is so unaffordable — and what can be done to fix it.
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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The latest tensions have revived memories of the xenophobic violence of 2008, which killed at least 62 people and displaced thousands.
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In May of this year, Washington revived the original 2020 proposal and reopened it for public comment.
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On its west rebuild construction project, the department says that effort to repave a 17-mile stretch on the I-285 is on track to finish by 2028.
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The agreement could also establish a $300 billion investment fund, which could help the country rebuild.
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Leadership overhaul shapes direction The draft comes amid a broader organizational reset.
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Thousands of them just bought these affordable, best-selling flip-flops with a foam footbed that adapts to the shape of your foot over time, offering custom comfort and support.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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