repairs

present tense third-person singular of repair

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of repairs Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta collects used bicycles, repairs them and distributes them through community organizations that already have cycling programs for children. Jamal Goss, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Dermatologists say the hours between washing your face and falling asleep are when skin repairs itself, and small missteps at night can quietly cause the breakouts, dryness and irritation people spend the day trying to fix. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026 Here are the signs your transmission is failing, what repairs cost and when to see a mechanic, according to experts interviewed by the USA TODAY automotive team. Michael Kurko, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Empresa Militar Industrial Yuri Gagarin, which repairs Cuba’s fleet of Russian-origin military helicopters and planes. Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Your skin also repairs itself overnight, so applying moisturizer after an evening shower can support your skin health by helping seal in moisture and keeping your skin hydrated, Chacon added. Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 July 2026 Amazon shoppers are fixing this common plight with the Ohora Natural Glow Milk Syrup Nail Strengthener, a K-Beauty find that repairs brittle, split, and peeling nails. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairs
Verb
  • Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community.
    Dan Peck, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The ruling restores the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s authority to apply for roughly $240 million benefiting 140 service providers, even as Carter orders a review of agencies that could replace it.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Stop thinking of customer service as the department that fixes problems.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • By testing pellet presses, pin welders, and automated inspection tools without live radiation, the team fixes mechanical issues before the equipment enters commercial service.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The airy design is easy to toss in the washing machine and instantly refreshes your bed without adding bulk.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In an era where NFL rebuilds are accelerating and the expectations are to see results sooner, can these Dolphins take something from the Commanders’ quick turnaround of two years ago?
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This then binds to specific serotonin receptors in the brain, which temporarily rebuilds the networks involved in memory, emotions and cognition interact.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The real end of Oak Street comes not from the feet and chompers of the dinosaurs but from a moviemaker who revives the idyllic 1980s only to desecrate them with wokeness.
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Today’s manosphere revives an old script Old, bad ideas do not simply fade away.
    Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The legislation overhauls several federal housing programs and streamlines environmental review processes for housing.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 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
Verb
  • Digital artist Lily Belmira has created a free video game that recreates the environment of Michael Heizer’s monumental land art sculpture City, 1970–2022, in the Nevada desert.
    News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Scully’s Lab set recreates Scully’s classroom lab at the FBI National Academy and includes a minifigure of Anderson’s character in her lab coat and scrubs.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meyer reconstructs the bureaucratic and financial machinery behind the rescues, one of his book’s genuinely valuable contributions.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The next redesign then reconstructs the experience from appearances rather than from what the organization has learned.
    Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Repairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairs. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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