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as in restoring
to bring back to a former condition or vigor
it will take some time to repair your energy after a bout with the flu
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as in fixing
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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as in repair
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Recent Examples of repairing
Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
More than 70% the country is without power and officials warn that repairing critical infrastructure could take weeks, if not longer.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Royd and Robert are making headway on repairing and upgrading the Mecha Man suit, albeit with a few snafus.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
In a time of religious and cultural polarization, leaders from the Catholic and Jewish communities came together this week to mark an important milestone in the history of the Catholic Church — one that was transformative in repairing Catholic-Jewish relations.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Now working for United Airlines as an avionics technician at Newark Liberty International Airport, repairing plane engines and electrical systems, the 25-year-old has already doubled her investment in the program and makes over six-figures.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Looking ahead, the research team plans to test the new compounds in animal and human studies, in hopes that this could lead to a new approach for slowing or repairing brain degeneration for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Maple Flats apartments getting renovated As for the apartments themselves, Propis said work on Maple Flats will include repairing the roof, adding a leasing office and building a fitness center and lounge for residents.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Even then, the employees explained that repairing the engine's synchronization issues wouldn't solve its oil burning issue.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
More than 70% the country is without power and officials warn that repairing critical infrastructure could take weeks, if not longer.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Royd and Robert are making headway on repairing and upgrading the Mecha Man suit, albeit with a few snafus.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
In a time of religious and cultural polarization, leaders from the Catholic and Jewish communities came together this week to mark an important milestone in the history of the Catholic Church — one that was transformative in repairing Catholic-Jewish relations.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Now working for United Airlines as an avionics technician at Newark Liberty International Airport, repairing plane engines and electrical systems, the 25-year-old has already doubled her investment in the program and makes over six-figures.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Looking ahead, the research team plans to test the new compounds in animal and human studies, in hopes that this could lead to a new approach for slowing or repairing brain degeneration for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Maple Flats apartments getting renovated As for the apartments themselves, Propis said work on Maple Flats will include repairing the roof, adding a leasing office and building a fitness center and lounge for residents.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
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While some studies are skeptical of puzzle games improving or restoring cognitive functions, the National Library of Medicine believes brain and puzzle games do have benefits.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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What started as a weekend hobby quickly grew into a full-fledged business, and Molski, who has since retired from healthcare sales, couldn't be happier to spend his weekends hunting and restoring vintage pieces.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The retail and banking industries, rarely allies in Washington on policy matters related to point-of-sale, are demanding that Washington issue guidance or pass a law fixing the issues that are arising due to the shortage.—
Ken Sweet,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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This means designers can attack the root cause once, fixing problems for hundreds of checks at a time instead of tediously resolving them one by one.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
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Rising prices for cars, parts and repairs needed, and medical bills have increased, driving up the price of insurance.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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First, physical hardware must be resilient enough to withstand extreme weather, temperatures, and impacts, with the goal of reducing the need for humans to enter sites for repairs.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Each garment at 110 Mercer Street continues the brand’s commitment to handcraftsmanship, reviving historical techniques such as lace-making, metal threadwork and glass bead embroidery.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Is sporting Halloween fashion really that much worse than reviving 1980s deadstock denim?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Israel acknowledges most attacks, saying they are aimed at preventing Hezbollah from rebuilding its capability.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Now the country can expect a drop in tourism and faces a daunting rebuilding effort.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their relationship definitely needs mending.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hollywood on Sunday night, with Tory Burch recreating the striking green slip via knotted detailing that mirrored the draping of the original dress.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the viral TikTok, Grace and Thames — who were both in costume — stood next to each other while recreating a famous elevator scene from 500 Days of Summer.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Police body cam footage recreates the months that led up to the tragic shooting, reconstructing the tale of a woman who frequently complained about the neighborhood's kids and hurled racial slurs at them before claiming the life of one of their mothers.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Red and Purple Modernization Project is reconstructing infrastructure along those color train lines.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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