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
Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Numerous low-water crossings and bridges remain in need of repair before emergency teams can fully access all affected locations.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Despite his policy expertise, Murthy’s speech was personal, relating the lowest points in his career and the power of a small group of friends to shift his mindset and repair his spirit.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Noun
The project is set to include a bridge deck overlay, concrete surface repairs, approach paving and guardrail replacement, according to the release.
—Liliana Fannin, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Numerous low-water crossings and bridges remain in need of repair before emergency teams can fully access all affected locations.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
Carnival spent $115 million cleaning, repairing, and retrofitting the Triumph.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Despite his policy expertise, Murthy’s speech was personal, relating the lowest points in his career and the power of a small group of friends to shift his mindset and repair his spirit.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health condition.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Similar conditions will persist on Thursday in the southeast, but clearer conditions are expected for cities like New York, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia for the holiday, according to the NWS.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Putin dreams of not only restoring the Russian empire but also becoming the master power of Europe.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Industry trade groups are lobbying Congress to reverse the Trump administration's proposal and restore the Office of Space Commerce's (OSC's) budget to this year's level of $65 million.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The current rumors are that Apple is willing to pay upwards of $20 billion for a startup to fix its AI strategy—potentially its largest acquisition ever.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Turns out what landed him there wasn’t that serious: Beckham underwent a procedure to fix an old injury.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of reasons to pick up gardening as a hobby, from connecting with nature and soaking up vitamin D to reducing stress and improving cardiovascular health (weeding is no joke).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Partnering with marine biologists and local stakeholders, the resort is helping nurse underwater ecosystems back to health.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Other small towns and villages across Italy have offered houses for as little as €1 to revive shrinking communities.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Starbucks is bulking up staffing as Niccol pushes to revive sales in part by speeding up service.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Opened in 1911 to replace a predecessor that burned down in 1909, it was rebuilt with a water tank as storage for future firefighting efforts, Shingle said.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The original hotel, built in 1893, was located on Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, and in 1931 was rebuilt on a city block that stretches between Park and Lexington Avenues, and 49th and 50th Streets.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
Noun
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It’s made from ethylene vinyl acetate (sometimes called EVA), which is a plush foam material that molds to the shape of your foot over time, providing support, comfort, and shock absorption in the process.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The memory foam also helps relieve pressure on your joints by conforming to the shape of your body.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Sheila Huff asked me to refresh her memories about old blues and jazz clubs.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Private-label lines, many of which are made in China, refresh every few months, so retailers like Macy's and Nordstrom feel higher landed costs sooner, according to Bettadapura.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
2 July 2025
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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