as in repair
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1
as in restoring
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 fixing
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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Recent Examples of repairing
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
Blue Origin is hard at work at its Cape Canaveral launch pad, collecting debris and repairing the damage after an explosive accident last month.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
As public debate continues, Bland says she is focused on healing and repairing relationships with her family.
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Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
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Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
In his statement to the court, Lands said the parks agency plans to begin draining the Reflecting Pool following Independence Day celebrations to conduct repairs, including assessing and repairing any damage to the lining.
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Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The initial investigation showed that Hand, who served as the church’s pastor, was repairing the roof when he was shot and killed, GBI said.
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Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Formulated with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and silk proteins, this is the repairing treatment dry, brittle hair (no matter the type) needs.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club, a trail maintenance crew, is repairing it and hopes to have it online soon.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
This included some store closures (including the majority of its off-price Saks Off 5th locations), tapping additional financing, and repairing relationships with brands.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
27 June 2026
Blue Origin is hard at work at its Cape Canaveral launch pad, collecting debris and repairing the damage after an explosive accident last month.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
27 June 2026
As public debate continues, Bland says she is focused on healing and repairing relationships with her family.
—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Work ranged from repairing the roof and updating the heating and ventilation systems to remodeling the community workspaces and adding new study pods.
—
Linda McIntosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
In his statement to the court, Lands said the parks agency plans to begin draining the Reflecting Pool following Independence Day celebrations to conduct repairs, including assessing and repairing any damage to the lining.
—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
The initial investigation showed that Hand, who served as the church’s pastor, was repairing the roof when he was shot and killed, GBI said.
—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Formulated with peptides, hyaluronic acid, and silk proteins, this is the repairing treatment dry, brittle hair (no matter the type) needs.
—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
The Lowelifes Respectable Citizens’ Club, a trail maintenance crew, is repairing it and hopes to have it online soon.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
Noun
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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The founder of the family safety app Life360 has spent millions buying and restoring historic properties in the town through a nonprofit called the Good Luck Fund.
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His mother began paying taxes in 1993 after public outrage at the cost of restoring Windsor Castle following a devastating fire the previous year.
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Gloomy mood music Starmer, and the four leaders before him, all correctly diagnosed the UK’s perennial low growth problem and made fixing it their top priority.
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For me, this revision wasn't just about fixing what went wrong aesthetically.
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Jacob Elordi may have made visible mending look cute on the big screen.
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Simply tossing all your clothes into the washer can sometimes result in damaged garments that require replacements or mending.
Verb
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And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
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The clip became fresh ammunition for critics of MMA's weight-cut culture, reviving calls for tighter fight-week monitoring, rehydration limits, or additional weight classes.
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Vendors understand that switching platforms often requires rebuilding workflows or migrating complex data structures.
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The money is needed for emergency stabilization of the building, a temporary space for members to hold services, and rebuilding efforts, says the church.
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.
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In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.
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For Seales, this feels like the moment where his work is effectively done—and others can now take the lead on reconstructing the voices within these scrolls.
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Then there was the challenge of reconstructing the score.
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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