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
Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
After all, central air conditioning systems are among the most expensive components in a home, so even a single repair can come with a significant price tag — which is why home warranties tend to enter the conversation when HVAC concerns arise.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Chamberlin said that the transportation department invested in several Spots as part of a broader effort to use robotic technologies as a way to improve safety for Caltrans workers and more effectively maintain and repair the state’s infrastructure.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Conner recommends ordering at least 10 to 15 percent extra to account for cuts, breakage, and future repairs.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
After all, central air conditioning systems are among the most expensive components in a home, so even a single repair can come with a significant price tag — which is why home warranties tend to enter the conversation when HVAC concerns arise.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Verb
Tell the truth gently, and repair with care.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Chamberlin said that the transportation department invested in several Spots as part of a broader effort to use robotic technologies as a way to improve safety for Caltrans workers and more effectively maintain and repair the state’s infrastructure.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
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As the decades passed, the crowding and filth in the rapidly growing cities in the industrializing nations of Europe and North America created perfect conditions to fuel epidemic outbreaks that could steal the lives of those of any age or rank, but were most dangerous for the very young.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Authorities later confirmed that all 12 victims were in stable condition.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The booster station is currently operating on backup generator power until power is restored.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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With three types of hyaluronic acid, ectoin, and the brand’s signature thermal spring water, the moisturizer restores hydration, repairs a weak skin barrier, and plumps sagging skin.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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CDs come with interest rates around 4% or higher now, approximately, and those rates are fixed and will hold until the account matures.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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An injunction is a preliminary order in a litigation where the judge finds the plaintiff is likely to prevail on the merits and would suffer irreparable injury (meaning an injury money can’t fix) without an injunction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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Philadelphia declared a heat health emergency for Thursday and Friday, activating cooling centers, home visits by field teams, outreach to people experiencing homelessness and other services.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Plano’s health inspections function on a 100-point scale, where a score of 100 is considered perfect and a score of 70 is considered extremely poor.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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This impossibility invites us to reimagine and revive cultural production as a site to theorize the many experiences of Black motherhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Modern materials revive a centuries-old motor design Although axial flux motors are often viewed as a cutting-edge technology, the concept traces its origins to some of the earliest electric motor experiments conducted by Michael Faraday in the 19th century.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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The women are coming off a second straight Elite Eight appearance and brought in another strong transfer class to rebuild the roster after the departure of Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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The United States is working to rebuild its domestic uranium enrichment infrastructure for its defense programs, through a project known as DUECE (Domestic Uranium Enrichment Centrifuge Experiment).—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Every second, the radar can beam out 1,800 short-pulse radio waves in a massive cone shape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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As the rocks eroded and wore away into their iconic shapes, Native people hunted, gathered and farmed beside them.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Now redone for Knicks fans, the shoe features a vibrant blue canvas upper accompanied by Vans’ signature checkerboard pattern refreshed in bold orange — bringing together the distinctive color combination that defines the New York team.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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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.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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