as in repair
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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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Recent Examples of repairing
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Today’s wind business is mostly servicing and repairing units that have already been installed.
—Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026
Resistance to cisplatin can develop when cancer cells become more effective at repairing DNA damage or adapt to reduce drug uptake or to increase drug efflux (their ability to actively pump the drug out of the cell).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The job entails making, installing and repairing sometimes enormous metal assemblies for vessels.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Statista reported that more than US $10 trillion is spent annually repairing the damage caused by cybercrime, most commonly phishing, spoofing, extortion, and data breaches.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Keeping the space dry might be as simple as sealing gaps, repairing weatherstripping, or ensuring drainage systems are working properly.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
From a young age, she was captivated by film photography, often collecting cameras, repairing them, and even reselling them in high school.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
That the system is repairing this longstanding exclusion?
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Verb
Public funds are meant to serve the common good — repairing roads, supporting veterans, improving schools, strengthening public safety and protecting programs that millions of working families rely on.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Today’s wind business is mostly servicing and repairing units that have already been installed.
—Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026
Resistance to cisplatin can develop when cancer cells become more effective at repairing DNA damage or adapt to reduce drug uptake or to increase drug efflux (their ability to actively pump the drug out of the cell).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
The job entails making, installing and repairing sometimes enormous metal assemblies for vessels.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Statista reported that more than US $10 trillion is spent annually repairing the damage caused by cybercrime, most commonly phishing, spoofing, extortion, and data breaches.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Keeping the space dry might be as simple as sealing gaps, repairing weatherstripping, or ensuring drainage systems are working properly.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
From a young age, she was captivated by film photography, often collecting cameras, repairing them, and even reselling them in high school.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
That the system is repairing this longstanding exclusion?
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
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The first-term mayor was looking for a way to save Dodd Stadium, which faced a $350,000 debt and needed a more stable tenant willing to help with repairs.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Initial estimates put repair pricetag at about $400,000, leading the Riverwalk Commission and the now-defunct Exchange Club of Naperville to consider alternatives, including converting the fountain into a static art installation or creating a more natural water feature with plantings.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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But Zilis testified her views on OpenAI changed after Musk’s criticism of the investment, along with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s involvement in restoring Altman as CEO after he was briefly ousted in 2023.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Even though Kapelovitz claimed that Walgren is biased in favor of the prosecution, his absolute zeal for restoring criminals, no matter how awful their crimes, indicates that he himself may be biased in favor of defendants, which again calls into question his ability to rule impartially.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Maybe Soto-Martínez and his colleagues should double down on fixing those things first and sell their message better to voters instead of picking up a new issue?—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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That means clear goals, public visibility and fixing what is not working.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Simply tossing all your clothes into the washer can sometimes result in damaged garments that require replacements or mending.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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If a piece is salvageable and needs some mending or a powerful stain remover, set it aside and make a plan to attend to it.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026
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Satonica credited Burse with reviving Grady’s professional governance, noticing tired nurses and overwhelmed leaders.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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Coty believes that its discipline and sustained focus on reviving all categories and brands will eventually get the business back on track.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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The former Connecticut player spent the past year grinding overseas and in the Athletes Unlimited league, quietly rebuilding her game after an end-of-bench role last season.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Namely that of rebuilding their Hollywood careers.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2026
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Students are recreating history — literally — as the country prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The production spent three months shooting at altitudes of between 3,000 to 3,500 meters (9,800 to 11,400 ft) close to sites of the real-life events in Italy’s Aosta Valley, with the production also recreating the pillar in three parts in a studio.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The dust has officially settled from the NFL draft, as the Dallas Cowboys have put in the bulk of their offseason work on reconstructing a porous defense from 2025 that ranked 30th in yards allowed and last in points allowed.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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By reconstructing these showers, scientists can estimate the energy and origin of the incoming gamma rays.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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