fixing up

present participle of fix up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing up
Verb
  • For any leader, rebuilding trust and strengthening connections can reinvigorate organizational culture and drive performance.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In September, six months after the tornado, the community was still rebuilding, the Dispatch previously reported.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • These data points are critical in reconstructing a timeline of events, particularly in cases where physical witnesses or traditional evidence may be limited.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • These interactions, logged by cellular providers, form a historical timeline that can be invaluable for reconstructing events and verifying claims about where someone—or at least their phone—was at a specific moment.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said the city had been in the process of renovating the malfunctioning bollards before hosting the Super Bowl in February.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Developers are planning, building and renovating retail centers all over metro Phoenix in 2025, providing residents new places to shop and dine without having to drive far from home.
    Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Jesus consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving others through feeding the hungry, healing the sick and engaging the poor.
    Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Her foot is healing nicely, however the podiatrist warned her that the pain and swelling could last up to six months.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Fixing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing%20up. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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