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as in restores
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 fixes
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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Recent Examples of repairs
The inquiry usually starts by reviewing the CC&Rs to determine if the document answers the question regarding who maintains it and who repairs it — and the two responsibilities might not be placed on the same party.
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Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Sleep is when the body repairs itself and the mind takes a brief vacation.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
One of the most expensive costs around Colorado is around housing, not just the cost of renting but also repairs.
—Mekialaya White, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
The solicitation invites developers, planners and residents to pitch visions for one of downtown’s prime sites, a step that could determine whether the city stays and repairs the existing building or pivots to a broader redevelopment strategy.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
Nathan Swain repairs a ford just west of the settlement that was washed away during a recent rainstorm.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Aimed at improving circularity and extending the life cycle of its products, M&S partnered with Redskinned—a company that repairs, resells and recycles used garments—to operate the eBay storefront.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
At the same time, your body repairs tissues, balances hormones, regulates metabolism and strengthens immune defenses.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Sleep is when the body repairs itself and the mind takes a brief vacation.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
One of the most expensive costs around Colorado is around housing, not just the cost of renting but also repairs.
—Mekialaya White, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
It's formulated with the label's game-changing Alpha Keratin 60KU, which nourishes the scalp, repairs damage, and reinforces hair strength.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
The solicitation invites developers, planners and residents to pitch visions for one of downtown’s prime sites, a step that could determine whether the city stays and repairs the existing building or pivots to a broader redevelopment strategy.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
Nathan Swain repairs a ford just west of the settlement that was washed away during a recent rainstorm.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Aimed at improving circularity and extending the life cycle of its products, M&S partnered with Redskinned—a company that repairs, resells and recycles used garments—to operate the eBay storefront.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 2 Mar. 2026
At the same time, your body repairs tissues, balances hormones, regulates metabolism and strengthens immune defenses.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairs
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The Bivens Act, now pending before the United States House of Representatives, restores the people’s right to get meaningful relief in court when federal agents violate peoples’ constitutional rights.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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A little space restores perspective very quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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As a legume, crimson clover also fixes nitrogen in the soil, so this companion plant works double duty.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Until Artie Moreno fixes the holes in the ceiling and the holes in the lineup, the only thing consistently lit in Anaheim might be a Closed for Infestation sign.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The South Carolina rapper refreshes a throwback beat with a really sticky hook.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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The right dry shampoo refreshes strands, boosts volume, and protects from overwashing damage.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2026
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But each of those Eastern Conference rebuilds does not figure to receive an immediate jolt up the standings with one more lottery pick.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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The model that helped launch former Lamborghini engineer Horacio Pagani’s eponymous marque made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1999 and would only undergo minor changes before the final example rolled off the line 20 years later (though sporadic one-offs and rebuilds occasionally pop up).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The winter seasonal route revives a flight previously offered by Avelo Airlines and brings Alaska’s Boise nonstop count to 18.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
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As Ukrainians mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, last year’s Russian drone attack revives safety concerns.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Target shares are surging in 2026, putting it on track to snap four straight years of losses – and analysts say the rally could pick up steam as the retailer overhauls its corporate strategy.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The shooting prompted protests over police use of force, and calls for police to stop foot pursuits altogether until the department overhauls its chase policies.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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These two sections meet, in a sense, in Blue Heron’s moving and surprising climax, which recreates a core scene from Romvari’s childhood — or at least seems to, on the surface.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Artifacts dating to the Paleolithic era fill the Domenico Ridola Archeological Museum, while the Museum-Workshop of the Peasant Culture reconstructs a cave house, public wine cellar, and blacksmith, cobbler and cabinetmaker studios.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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Through exclusive interviews, archival research, and declassified diplomatic cables, El Capitan y el Brazalete de Esmeraldas reconstructs the events from multiple perspectives.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Repairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairs. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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