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
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
According to MnDOT, the project will resurface aging pavement, repair and improve bridges, repair and resurface ramps, replace drainage and make additional safety enhancements.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The company focuses on installing, maintaining and repairing HVAC systems to help customers stay comfortable in New England's changing seasons.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Of course, the core of Meier Skis business won’t change with the bar opening and its tune shop will continue to offer waxes and repairs.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
According to MnDOT, the project will resurface aging pavement, repair and improve bridges, repair and resurface ramps, replace drainage and make additional safety enhancements.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
How to start improving your credit Now, nearly 10 years later, Greene is the head of community at Self Financial, a financial technology company focused on helping individuals build and repair their credit.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
The company focuses on installing, maintaining and repairing HVAC systems to help customers stay comfortable in New England's changing seasons.
—Community's Choice Awards, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
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To reduce costs, researchers from Cornell University have been exploring fuel cells that operate in alkaline conditions instead of acidic ones.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The wounded man was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition early Thursday morning, Police Chief Eddie Garcia said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The chimneys have been rebuilt, insulation improved, and many of the home’s original windows restored, with others replaced where needed.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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America has already achieved an important objective by restoring credibility to our deterrence since military power is worthless if adversaries don’t believe this power will ever be employed.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The hand sink and three-compartment sink in the produce prep area have been fixed and are fully operational, allowing the area to reopen for food production.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Doing your job, even if that job requires fixing his mistakes, isn’t enabling.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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But those programs run up against systemic challenges and the health conditions that disproportionately affect Black women, according to Montgomery.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Focus on adjustments that are necessary to protect your time and support your health.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now, a small group of RV industry professionals has revived the Prattline name and reinvented the Low Tow design with modern technology.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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If Paxton secures the nomination, it will likely be driven by the unwavering support of the GOP’s grassroots base, the same coalition that helped revive his political standing after he was impeached and later acquitted on corruption charges by the Texas legislature three years ago.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the project is delayed, some CRTPO members urged NCDOT to continue listening to residents and rebuild trust.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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This suggests there may be real limits to the president’s ability to rebuild public support.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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To address these challenges, researchers designed a hybrid composite actuator that combines shape memory alloys (SMAs) with shape memory polymers (SMPs).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The approach sets Fetterman apart from Manchin and Sinema, who routinely used their swing vote status to extract concessions or shape legislation.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Volunteers worked together to refresh indoor living space and improve outdoor garden areas, helping create a more peaceful and welcoming environment for the women in the program.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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This story was updated to refresh headlines.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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