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
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Jamison said some of the churches are in need of repair, and that the sale of some properties may make sense for the future of the congregation.
—Lauren Costantino
september 20, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Jamie Ducharme, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Family Tree centers on three estranged siblings who reunite at Christmas to sell their crumbling childhood home only to discover that fixing the house might be the key to repairing their fractured family.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That’s the largest one-month increase on record, and the cost of repairs is now up 15% compared to a year ago.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
Jamison said some of the churches are in need of repair, and that the sale of some properties may make sense for the future of the congregation.
—Lauren Costantino
september 20, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
The supplement helps repair DNA damage from UV exposure, lowering the chances of cancerous mutations.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Family Tree centers on three estranged siblings who reunite at Christmas to sell their crumbling childhood home only to discover that fixing the house might be the key to repairing their fractured family.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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Officials did not give any details on the man’s medical condition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Poor weather and battlefield obscurants continue to endanger warfighters as adversaries rely on these conditions to escape attacks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But any transitional plan should focus on restoring access to the Strip, with an independent mechanism for entry and exit, and freedom of movement within it, in a manner that addresses Israeli security needs.—
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps tearing originally grew out of a physiological reflex that restored moisture to the eyes and nasal passages after they had been dried out by the pressure of wincing or the hyperventilation of arousal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The tri-mode seeker shares targeting information among all three modes, enabling StormBreaker to engage fixed or moving targets at any time of day and in all weather conditions, according to Raytheon.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Oracle's economics are largely fixed and contracted, with the upside accruing to OpenAI.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taking care of your overall health can help manage IgA nephropathy, reduce the risk of complications, and potentially slow the progression of the disease.—
Health,
Health,
27 Sep. 2025
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Tipsword said Illinois’ new limits on police involvement in mental-health crisis calls are being rolled out without the infrastructure to keep first responders safe.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Netflix has revived the series, which debuts in 2026.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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While the British government is wary about reviving problems associated with past golden visa programs, an investor visa could signal that the UK is charting a different course from the EU, which is trying to curb migration incentives aimed at the rich.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Magdalene Serenity House received inquiries from 190 women seeking a safe place to heal, recover and rebuild in 2024 with 117 meeting the group's eligibility requirements, organizers say.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Harry was eager to show them both that the family bond is still there and that it could be rebuilt, particularly for the children’s sake.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite initially teasing a retirement from touring back in 2022, the band has decided to reverse course and get their wigs back into fighting shape.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Milwaukee's older bridges, though, are in better shape than the average Wisconsin bridge built the same decade, the report says.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fruit and herb-forward formula refreshes strands thoroughly without stripping natural moisture, leaving hair soft, bouncy, and full of life.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Montecito property reflects that same balance of ambition and taste, featuring standing-seam metal roofing, refreshed siding, custom stone surrounds on the fireplaces, and rich wood flooring in the office.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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