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 parish and its volunteers helped distribute hundreds of turkeys, with traditional Thanksgiving meal fixings, and winter clothing to members of the community in need.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The watch and wager action will peak over Thanksgiving weekend as fans give thanks for family, friends, football and a feast while enjoying all the fixings.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of fixing
Noun
  • The closures needed for the repairs have caused gridlock for drivers and heavy losses to businesses.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
  • What's inside: The now-law transfers $227 million to the state's Helene disaster recovery fund, $100 million for a loan program for water and wastewater repairs after Helene and $100 million for loans to local governments in areas affected by the storm.
    Lucille Sherman, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of repair
Verb
  • Had The Onion's bid been approved, Jones would have been kicked out of his studio and would have had to start rebuilding his audience and his brand from a back-up studio.
    Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With the Cardinals rebuilding, Arenado's looking for a way out -- somewhere that'll give him the chance to add World Series champion to his Hall of Fame-caliber resume.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebuilding
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patchiness

patching

patching (together)

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