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
Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
They are measured in insurance bills, emergency room visits, power outages, storm repairs and lives disrupted.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
Tort claims have to be filed in a very specific timeframe (up to 180 days after the damage occurs) and the city had to be previously aware of the pothole and had a reasonable amount of time to repair it in order to be held liable.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
According to the Subaru repair manual spark plugs are due now.
—Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
They are measured in insurance bills, emergency room visits, power outages, storm repairs and lives disrupted.
—Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Merz appealed to Trump that repairing ties with Europe is the strongest defense against an advancing Chinese military.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
Tort claims have to be filed in a very specific timeframe (up to 180 days after the damage occurs) and the city had to be previously aware of the pothole and had a reasonable amount of time to repair it in order to be held liable.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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Prosecutors say the defendant failed to take into account his girlfriend’s inexperience in mountain climbing as well as the harsh winter conditions.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The crews have not yet been able to remove the victims from the mountain because of the extreme conditions, the sheriff said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ford donated two F-150s and Ford employees volunteered to help to build homes and restore schools.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Night Watch, restored to its full former glory in 2022.—
Clodagh Kinsella,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rudolph had not received any help from the fund at that time, but Frenkel said the synagogue was able to give her a $10,000 grant to help fix her home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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His idea to fix American politics is to have both a Republican and a Democrat in the Oval Office.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ige said Chicago has been working hard to reverse that trend, reiterating messages to the community that patients’ personal health information will not be shared.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to experts, house burping can bring benefits to your health, comfort, and indoor hygiene.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Feb. 2026
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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While hair oils and sprays can temporarily revive dull strands, glosses and glazes are best for a long-lasting finish.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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As the United States continues a significant military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has taken steps to signal its readiness for war, including fortifying its nuclear sites and rebuilding missile production facilities.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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At first, the job seems almost too good to be true — beautiful house, steady pay, a chance to rebuild her life.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Each fancy vivid stone was perfectly matched in intensity and quality, but presented in different shapes—squares, emeralds, Asschers, or hearts, for example—that were chosen for their fire and saturation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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The marks of Timinsky’s drawing are quite visible on these shapes, suggesting the energetic scrubbing motion that must have made them.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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How to kick off your spring 2026 From trips to warm destinations to home organization, many Americans highlight spring by taking time to refresh and rejuvenate.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Steam cleaning is an effective way to sanitize and refresh your mattress, but the wrong technique can end up ruining the fabric.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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