repairs

verb

present tense third-person singular of repair
1
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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2
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 Lucky for the seven-time Grammy award–winner's hair (and Kara's job), Christina uses Nexxus Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Reconstructive Leave-In Treatment Serum, a product that repairs past damage while protecting against future damage. — Instyle Editors, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Delilah becomes single, repairs her relationship with Percy and allows her friend to take control of the Tavern. — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Many newer systems still have significant useful life remaining, making repairs a better financial value. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026 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. — 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 Nathan Swain repairs a ford just west of the settlement that was washed away during a recent rainstorm. — NPR, 4 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairs
  1. restores
  2. fixes
  3. refreshes
  4. rebuilds
  5. revives
  6. overhauls
  7. recreates
  8. reconstructs
Verb
  • Ancient techniques include Kobido, a Japanese holistic massage that restores balance and stimulates the muscles through rhythmic tapping and fast hand movements across the face and neck.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Back in the late 1990s Olbermann read an article about someone who restores baseball cards.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of restores
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  • Someone should know who verifies the image, who speaks for the company, who explains what happened, who fixes the process that failed, and who keeps the organization from turning a teacup storm into a bathtub flood.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • When a thief opens an account with your SSN, birthdate and address, canceling the account only fixes part of the problem.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of fixes
Verb
  • L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Shoppers with sensitive skin love how the lightweight formula refreshes their appearance without clogging pores.
    — Emma Greene, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • Your 4th House of Home and Family refreshes as the New Moon encourages gentle improvements that protect comfort and support your sensitive system.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026
  • And no amount of individual effort rebuilds trust that organizational culture has systematically eroded.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of rebuilds
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  • Once Vega is satisfied and the LASD crew departs, Sugar emerges from his hiding place and revives Ji in the nick of time.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Country star Garth Brooks is returning to arenas with a new tour that revives one of his most iconic stage features and offers fans the same ticket price for every seat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Definition of revives
Verb
  • The legislation overhauls several federal housing programs and streamlines environmental review processes for housing.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • The bill overhauls the way presidents are chosen, replacing direct popular elections with selection by lawmakers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Definition of overhauls
Verb
  • The agency has opened applications for its next Moon & Mars Exploration Analog (MMEA) mission, a year-long simulation that recreates the isolation, confinement and day-to-day challenges of long-duration space exploration.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • Corden’s mum and dad are also in attendance for the show, and both take part in the final segment, which recreates a moment from the day’s events.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Definition of recreates
Verb
  • Using black box recordings, passenger videos, and onboard surveillance footage, Shipwrecked reconstructs the infamous disaster.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 11 July 2026
  • Sophisticated error-correction software reconstructs the original message as many photons are lost.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
Definition of reconstructs

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