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as in restored
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 rebuilt
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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Recent Examples of repaired
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
To help prevent future settling, monitor the area weekly and add 1/2 inch or less of your soil mix as a top dressing to the repaired area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
At a news conference afterward, Lemley displayed her repaired medal.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
When the filler is dry, use fine-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface around the repaired area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
In her case, the concern trolling seemed to come largely from fans and bystanders, who questioned the safety of skiing competitively after 40 and on a repaired knee.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Most of the town’s people work for the family in either the small cattle operation that remains, or in the company garage where tractors and trucks are repaired.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The project spans 340,000 square feet of pavement to be repaired, including pavement and traffic striping improvements.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But no Attorney General in history has caused more damage to the department itself—damage that promises to long outlast Bondi’s tenure, and to be deepened, not repaired, by whoever is chosen to succeed her.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Critically, both projects rely on modular units that are expensive to deploy, and once operational, can’t be upgraded or even repaired.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
While at the port on the island of Crete, seven berthing compartments on the Ford were repaired, a statement from the 6th Fleet said.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
If the vehicle fails, it must be repaired and reinspected.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The floor drain was also backed up, and the facility wasn’t allowed to sell open food until the wastewater system could be repaired.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Black Crowes recently appeared on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, during which Robinson claimed that his repaired relationship with Rich lit the way for Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher to do the same in 2025.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
To help prevent future settling, monitor the area weekly and add 1/2 inch or less of your soil mix as a top dressing to the repaired area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
At a news conference afterward, Lemley displayed her repaired medal.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
When the filler is dry, use fine-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface around the repaired area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
In her case, the concern trolling seemed to come largely from fans and bystanders, who questioned the safety of skiing competitively after 40 and on a repaired knee.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
Items repaired are spared from a landfill, and that's important.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Most of the town’s people work for the family in either the small cattle operation that remains, or in the company garage where tractors and trucks are repaired.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
The project spans 340,000 square feet of pavement to be repaired, including pavement and traffic striping improvements.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
But no Attorney General in history has caused more damage to the department itself—damage that promises to long outlast Bondi’s tenure, and to be deepened, not repaired, by whoever is chosen to succeed her.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Critically, both projects rely on modular units that are expensive to deploy, and once operational, can’t be upgraded or even repaired.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
While at the port on the island of Crete, seven berthing compartments on the Ford were repaired, a statement from the 6th Fleet said.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
If the vehicle fails, it must be repaired and reinspected.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The floor drain was also backed up, and the facility wasn’t allowed to sell open food until the wastewater system could be repaired.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repaired
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Some of the finest original details were restored, from the 1930s blue mosaic floor in the soaring brasserie to the aged mirrors, marble staircase, and glass elevator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The historic property was most recently restored by the founder of Ryanair.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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Residents rebuilt their homes, but then Israel’s occupation in 1982 — which triggered Hezbollah’s rise — forced them to leave yet again until Hezbollah ousted Israel in 2000.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In practice, some version of this approach remains a staple of urban planning, because certain assets always have to be rebuilt.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city says extending it to seniors could be a big help for older adults living on a fixed income.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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There is no fixed income threshold for hardship status.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The state Department of Environmental Management revived the plan in 1991, due in no small part to the energy of senior planner Ginny Leslie.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
6 Apr. 2026
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The new pope revived traditions including greeting worshipers in 10 languages and carrying the cross on Good Friday, signaling departures from recent papal practice.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The roadway is being reconstructed, including resurfacing, curb and gutter replacement, and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant upgrades.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Piece by piece, Brilvitch reconstructed the story by mapping land ownership, tracing family connections and uncovering evidence of Black wealth and influence that contradicted what many had been taught.—
Reginald David,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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First, its conventional military capacity—the air force, the navy, the long-range missile program—is vulnerable to American and Israeli firepower in ways that cannot be easily remedied.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
25 Mar. 2026
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McGinn wants passes crisp fired into him and, with Villa’s best passer, Youri Tielemans, coming back to full fitness, the previous wastefulness in the final third may be remedied for good.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The local population could relish seeing their own history recreated, from the early migrations from Europe to the present day.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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Two elegant lounges around the main reception hold deep velvet sofas, and the décor is all original or recreated oak panelling, intricate cornicing, 19th century fireplaces and granite flagstones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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After the story ran, the Department of Transportation sent a crew uptown and patched it, plus a few more nearby, giving our story a happy ending and providing an unusually stark example of what simple accountability journalism can achieve.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the two have mostly patched things up.—
Robert Costa,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Repaired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repaired. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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