patching 1 of 2

noun

Definition of patchingnext
as in fixing

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patching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of patch
as in repairing
to put into good shape or working order again patch the tire and it'll be as good as new

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  1. fixing
  2. repair
  3. rebuilding
Noun
  • The stunt resulted in the restaurant having to throw away pounds of sandwich fixings out of concern they were contaminated, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said in an affidavit.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Halifax is a great place to be around the holidays—the oceanfront town turns into a winter wonderland with dazzling light displays and festive fixings around every corner.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of fixing
Noun
  • There are also maintenance costs to cover routine upkeep and unexpected repairs, such as fixing a leaky roof or replacing a broken appliance.
    Robert Thorpe, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Retail trade jobs are in or outside a store, from infomercials to street vendors to vending machines, can sell to consumers or other businesses and involve after-sale services, such as repair and installation, the BLS says.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of repair
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
Definition of rebuilding
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Thesaurus Entries Near patching

patchiness

patching

patching (together)

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