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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
Luckily, my friend is a master seamstress and repairs my shoe on the spot.
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R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
The nongreasy, fast-absorbing serum supports the scalp with five different types of peptides and repairs hair follicles with protein-rich bioactive keratin ferment and fermented rice powder.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Rudely treated like a worker drone by the men organizing the show, Angèle’s job is beautification but also repairs.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
On today’s models, repairs as simple as replacing a windshield wiper can require access to a vehicle’s computer systems to appropriately diagnose and fix the problem.
—Dwayne Myers, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
The nongreasy, fast-absorbing serum supports the scalp with five different types of peptides and repairs hair follicles with protein-rich bioactive keratin ferment and fermented rice powder.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Rudely treated like a worker drone by the men organizing the show, Angèle’s job is beautification but also repairs.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
On today’s models, repairs as simple as replacing a windshield wiper can require access to a vehicle’s computer systems to appropriately diagnose and fix the problem.
—Dwayne Myers, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairs
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That, too, DaCosta restores, however symbolically, to its rightful place.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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McKay said her appointment restores a full council and will help balance the city’s workload across various regional boards and committees.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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This treatment fixes core biological deficits and therefore could be disease-modifying.—
Alice Park,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Basically, this means the Naga V2's mouse sensor refreshes its position 1,000 times per second.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and the same botanical oil blend as Weleda’s iconic Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream, this milky mist refreshes thirsty skin during both dry winter days and long afternoons spent in stale office air.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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More recent rebuilds utilise innovative systems to get fans through food and drink concessions quicker.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer rediscovers her voice as an artist, Vanessa rebuilds her interior design business while opening herself to love again, and Evelyn faces her grief by daring to embrace joy and possibility.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Available in 10xLP and 8xCD editions via Columbia/Legacy, the reissue revives an album that has been out of print for three decades, according to a press release.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s new proposal revives the concept, but with an even higher financial threshold for employers.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the Milwaukee School Board has approved a reading plan proposed by Cassellius that, among many things, overhauls some past approaches to reading instruction.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a bold and humorous nod to one of the most famous moments of his career, the NBA icon has announced his decision to partner with Hennessy as his go-to spirits brand, unveiling the partnership in a commercial that playfully recreates the tone and style of his 2010 ESPN special, The Decision.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Woody Belt authentically recreates Woody’s iconic buckle in leather with gold-brass studding and laser-etched Saddleman pose.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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Instead, cells at the site revert to a stem-like state, forming a blastema, a miniature limb-making factory that reconstructs bones, muscles, nerves, and skin with flawless precision.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The drama reconstructs the events surrounding the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab in January 2024.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Repairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairs. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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