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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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Recent Examples of repairing
Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
He’s fully recovered from his surgery repairing a torn right ACL and meniscus damage, returning in January after being sidelined for more than a year recovering.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
In a TikTok video that quickly caught viewers' attention, Kai documented the appointment from start to finish, revealing that repairing his tooth cost just $19.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The person on the hook for repairing their car may not have the means to do so.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Dirty or dusty flags can be washed or dry cleaned, and there are no provisions against mending or repairing a flag, according to the American Legion.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
How To Prevent Carpet Beetles Regular home maintenance, installing or repairing window screens and weather stripping, a clean environment, and inspecting plants and flowers before bringing them indoors all go a long way in reducing the possibility of a carpet beetle infestation.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
If the issue involves a relatively inexpensive AC component and the rest of the system remains in good condition, repairing the unit often provides the best return on investment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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The administration has also completed several smaller projects, such as repairing over 20 fountains and refurbishing around 30 statues and monuments throughout the district.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 June 2026
He’s fully recovered from his surgery repairing a torn right ACL and meniscus damage, returning in January after being sidelined for more than a year recovering.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
In a TikTok video that quickly caught viewers' attention, Kai documented the appointment from start to finish, revealing that repairing his tooth cost just $19.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The person on the hook for repairing their car may not have the means to do so.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Dirty or dusty flags can be washed or dry cleaned, and there are no provisions against mending or repairing a flag, according to the American Legion.
—Darleene Powells, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
How To Prevent Carpet Beetles Regular home maintenance, installing or repairing window screens and weather stripping, a clean environment, and inspecting plants and flowers before bringing them indoors all go a long way in reducing the possibility of a carpet beetle infestation.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
If the issue involves a relatively inexpensive AC component and the rest of the system remains in good condition, repairing the unit often provides the best return on investment.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 June 2026
It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
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The government's lawyers wrote that the center is still planning to carry out capital repairs on the building.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Niacinamide brightens and evens tone, while adenosine supports skin repair and barrier health.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Last week, Hungary lifted its veto on beginning Ukraine’s accession process after weeks of negotiations with Kyiv on restoring minority rights for ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Connectivity As Emergency Infrastructure For Abe Diaz, Amazon’s head of disaster relief, restoring communications is a prerequisite for effective response.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But as determined as Warsh said the Fed was to modernizing and fixing the economy’s problems, Warsh was noticeably less willing to provide detailed answers about the Fed’s decision-making process or thoughts on broader economic topics than Powell.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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According to The Athletic, Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi was arrested on suspicion of fixing offenses less than two weeks before the start of the tournament.—
Austin Perry,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Jacob Elordi may have made visible mending look cute on the big screen.—
Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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Simply tossing all your clothes into the washer can sometimes result in damaged garments that require replacements or mending.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, however, the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, in collaboration with the University of Padua, has taken the idea of reviving ancient history a step further—using artificial intelligence.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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On a macroeconomic scale, economists like Gabriel Zucman warn that this unprecedented consolidation of capital from the AI boom threatens democratic stability by reviving levels of extreme wealth inequality not seen since the last century.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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One last comeback The Spurs started the fourth quarter by rebuilding their lead – a huge dunk by Wembanayama extended the lead to a nine-point margin with 10 minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Reopening the Straits will allow trapped tankers to resume travel and inventories to begin rebuilding, although how quickly production can be restored and how much demand will rebound are open questions.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Crafted in white gold, the necklace was adorned with a pavé of blue and light blue sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines and diamonds — all brilliant-cut — recreating the depth and movement of the water.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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In 2020, Ramírez reunited with Jon Heder for a Burger King commercial, recreating their iconic cafeteria scene to promote BK's cheesy tots.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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When reconstructing the Inquisition trial of a sixteenth-century northern Italian miller, historian Carlo Ginzburg encountered a line that would eventually inspire the title of his paradigm-shifting study The Cheese and the Worms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The cancer treatment included doctors removing his bladder and reconstructing a new one using part of his intestine.—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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