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.
—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions.
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The utility later cleared residents to return to every building except the 600 building while crews worked to restore power.
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If any of these qualities are missing from your relationship, work on adding or restoring them.
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And 35% of Americans currently disagree with deploying violence to fix their concerns about the direction of the country.
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This way, the hotel staff can fix any issues and help your stay feel far more comfortable.
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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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Buena Park police attempted to revive Jasmine at the scene, but she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to UCI Medical Center, prosecutors said.
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The creative bet, the strategic decision to revive a 14-year-old campaign and the campaign adaptation to resonate with Gen Z were human calls.
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In Lebanon, at least 100,000 children risk missing out on school unless classrooms damaged by Israeli strikes are urgently repaired or rebuilt before September, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF has warned.
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The work is being presented as the first report of a material that stores energy by physically rebuilding itself.
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In what was billed as a bullpen game, Barnes handled the final seven innings, leaving the varsity bullpen in fine shape for the Padres series.
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Norway sat off during the second half, holding their 4-5-1 shape, and the Ivory Coast equaliser came about from a system switch and double sub.
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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 4 Jul. 2026.
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