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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
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The proliferation of unmanned systems has definitely impacted the venerability of the traditional military platforms as well as their housing and repairing facilities.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Plans call for renovations to restrooms, adding a catering kitchen and repairing windows and glass.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Repair Leaks and Divert Water Wang recommends reducing moisture levels around your home and promptly repairing leaks in and outside your home.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Winnipeg Jets team physician Peter MacDonald used the NanoNeedle on goalie Connor Hellebuyck, repairing a torn meniscus and removing a Baker’s cyst from Hellebuyck’s knee.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Bricklayers were repairing a segment of the tower and the small patch of flat ground.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The Iran war has cost roughly $29 billion to date, with $24 billion devoted to replacing and repairing munition.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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
Verb
But repairing one's image is easier said than done.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The proliferation of unmanned systems has definitely impacted the venerability of the traditional military platforms as well as their housing and repairing facilities.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Plans call for renovations to restrooms, adding a catering kitchen and repairing windows and glass.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Repair Leaks and Divert Water Wang recommends reducing moisture levels around your home and promptly repairing leaks in and outside your home.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Winnipeg Jets team physician Peter MacDonald used the NanoNeedle on goalie Connor Hellebuyck, repairing a torn meniscus and removing a Baker’s cyst from Hellebuyck’s knee.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Bricklayers were repairing a segment of the tower and the small patch of flat ground.
—Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The Iran war has cost roughly $29 billion to date, with $24 billion devoted to replacing and repairing munition.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
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Her team quickly put together a plan to help coördinate repairs, secure new electrical generators, implement a triage system, and organize trainings for staff.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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House of Worth gown is, but the 18th century Georgian dresses really need some repair work first.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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No silver bullet exists for protecting or restoring bat populations affected by white-nose syndrome, but promising efforts are underway.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Verb
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This painting and the others like it, and the birthday picnic at Henley-on-Klip, compress the air around me, fixing me in the middle, under the weight of this green richness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The 900-foot ship Dali lost power twice and slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge early March 26, 2024, as a work crew was fixing potholes.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
12 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
Verb
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By pairing hers with loose, straight-leg denim, Miley Cyrus proved that Hannah Montana isn’t the only thing worth reviving in 2026.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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This collaboration continues that legacy, reviving the core black style while introducing a new expression in brown.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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For Mike, who's turning 77 years old next month, the memory of rebuilding after the Tubbs Fire still weighs heavily.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Jokiharju would be better off with a chance to be a regular with the rebuilding San Jose Sharks.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Explore options for hiking, sightseeing, and recreating outside of Yosemite Valley—and check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates, and more trip-planning tools.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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On this night, that spirit was on full display from families recreating iconic scenes to longtime enthusiasts gathering in celebration of a story that has spanned nearly five decades.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Computer models of impacts this large remain computationally difficult, especially when reconstructing events that happened billions of years ago.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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For me, reconstructing memories from that time in my life was a tremendous challenge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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