as in to rebuild
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Recent Examples of fix up
But the new owners had fixed up the place, there hadn’t been police activity in years, and families were now living there.
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
While the car’s exterior and interior have been fixed up, its powertrain has been rebuilt using parts from various BMW archives but largely left alone.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Angell and Weeks are fixing up for Mayor Branham four large, rich frames, each containing 11-by-14-inch views of Brightwood.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Clark recovered from his cancer and was committed to fixing up the house.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
While the car’s exterior and interior have been fixed up, its powertrain has been rebuilt using parts from various BMW archives but largely left alone.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Angell and Weeks are fixing up for Mayor Branham four large, rich frames, each containing 11-by-14-inch views of Brightwood.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Clark recovered from his cancer and was committed to fixing up the house.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix up
Verb
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This recognition creates connection and helps rebuild trust.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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An additional 98 have filed with L.A. County for rebuilding in unincorporated areas after the Palisades and Eaton fires.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Trump to overhaul the Kennedy Center The president wants new seats, decor and a more modern facade.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Less than a year after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that would overhaul Florida’s hemp marketplace, Florida senators are trying again.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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If a site is damaged or vandalized, the group will repair it themselves, hoping to avoid an escalation into sectarian conflict between the Christian community and their Sunni neighbors.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since the program’s launch, a total of 40,000 pairs of shoes have been repaired, with 700 given a new life in Brooklyn alone.—
Emilia Petrarca,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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This works using a patching agent that analyzes processes and applies any new patch in memory without disturbing the process itself.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Apple patched the issue with iOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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As a bonus, the Vucic administration had just inked a deal to allow Jared Kushner to reconstruct the former Yugoslav army headquarters, which the Trump family had been pursuing since 2013.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Other methods reconstruct traditional 3D models that are ready for standard rendering engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine.—
Victor Erukhimov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ivey’s coaching staff also casts a web of support to protect her from outside noise and aid her vision for the team’s present and future.—
Sharí Nycole,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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It's been nine years — almost to the day — since state legislative Republicans filed the infamous HB2, sparking nationwide backlash that cost the state billions, aided Democrats in winning the governor's mansion and forced Republicans to backtrack.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Previously, people with sickle cell anemia have been mostly treated with therapies which can control, but not cure the disease.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though no food can cure or treat asthma, anti-inflammatory foods may be beneficial for people with allergic asthma.1 Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods may reduce inflammation and improve overall health.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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Federal programs enacted during the Biden Administration, like the Inflation Reduction Act, have helped boost the country’s advanced manufacturing footprint.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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For example, whenever one of the kids had a spelling bee, everyone in the car would help recite the words.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Fix up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix%20up. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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