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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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as in repair
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Recent Examples of repairing
Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Both as a technician responsible for inspecting, servicing and repairing motor transport equipment like tactical vehicles and as a vehicle recovery operator, responsible for bringing back armored vehicles in support of troop missions.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 28 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
Pickleball courts, golf course to remain open Plans for the project include dredging the lake, repairing the concrete and foundation at the dam, and replacing a culvert near Flatwoods Road Cove with a bridge.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Last November, the City Council approved $25 million for the first phase of the program which consists of a new playground, repairing the boardwalk and replacing public market buildings.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, keeping you full, and supporting overall health.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
One of its goals is helping communities become more involved in sustainability by adopting practices such as repairing, recycling, reusing and repurposing items.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Catching them quickly might make the difference between repairing small areas of damage and replacing the entire caulking.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
In their email, Hobbs and Russell referenced different use cases already adopted by bank employees for Eliza, including reconciling weekly transactions (which has increased automatic processing); repairing payments; and writing code.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Both as a technician responsible for inspecting, servicing and repairing motor transport equipment like tactical vehicles and as a vehicle recovery operator, responsible for bringing back armored vehicles in support of troop missions.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 28 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
Pickleball courts, golf course to remain open Plans for the project include dredging the lake, repairing the concrete and foundation at the dam, and replacing a culvert near Flatwoods Road Cove with a bridge.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
Last November, the City Council approved $25 million for the first phase of the program which consists of a new playground, repairing the boardwalk and replacing public market buildings.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, keeping you full, and supporting overall health.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 23 Sep. 2025
One of its goals is helping communities become more involved in sustainability by adopting practices such as repairing, recycling, reusing and repurposing items.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Catching them quickly might make the difference between repairing small areas of damage and replacing the entire caulking.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
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The International Classic Film Market (MIFC), the world’s only market dedicated to restoring and promoting heritage films, returns to Lyon alongside the Lumière Film Festival for its 13th edition expected to draw a record number of participants.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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So just fixing my diet, drinking a lot of water, stretching, moving every day, doing the right movements.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, and Alyssa Farah Griffin criticized figures for sharing memes instead of fixing the problem.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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When someone fails to pay a bill, the creditor that provided the service — whether for a garage door repair, a car loan, or medical care — can take the debtor to court.—
Rae Ellen Bichell,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The publication examines how pressure peptides hinder barrier repair, the role of neuropeptides in immune modulation and recovery and the function of stress-sensitive proteins in wound healing.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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In those early days, survival was top of mind, which then gradually shifted to reviving tourism —a focus that has led to this haven's current state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Militaries are reviving old tactics with new technology, using decoys to confuse enemies and protect real weapons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Payouts weren’t enough to cover sufficient temporary housing, let alone rebuilding.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ervér has made rebuilding the brand cool factor for its flagship label H&M and speeding up time to market some of his top priorities, including the unusual step of giving more creative control to suppliers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their relationship definitely needs mending.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That process of recreating the set took only about an hour, which gave Cameron the freedom for easy reshoots and pickup lines.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Forte_Forte staged a fancy presentation recreating a Parisian boudoir, replete with towers of Champagne cups and highly photogenic sweet treats.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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After reconstructing the roster over the past four months, with tweaks still ongoing, the Charlotte Hornets are ready for the next chapter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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The National Avenue project involves reconstructing the street from South First to South 39th streets from 2026 through 2028.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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