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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
Kenny Choi, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The more people start repairing or modifying products themselves, the higher that risk becomes.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Those plans are now delayed and repairing the war damage to existing LNG plants at Ras Laffan could take as long as five years.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Iran’s military is also signaling a possible conventional escalation if Tehran’s demands are not met, threatening specific targets in the neighboring gulf states that are still repairing damage from the last round of attacks.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
But with Orbán out, Hungary will seemingly focus on repairing and normalizing EU ties.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
This CeraVe moisturizer is fortified with SPF 30 to protect against the sun’s rays, all while hydrating your skin and repairing its barrier.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
That might mean adjusting drainage, repairing cracks, or addressing waterproofing issues around your foundation.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The case is unfolding more than three years after the couple bought their boat in Texas, worked together on repairing it and sailed along the southern coast before ending up in the Bahamas.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Crews are repairing and repaving 19th Avenue as part of a project stretching from Golden Gate Park to San Francisco State University.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The more people start repairing or modifying products themselves, the higher that risk becomes.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
Those plans are now delayed and repairing the war damage to existing LNG plants at Ras Laffan could take as long as five years.
—Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Iran’s military is also signaling a possible conventional escalation if Tehran’s demands are not met, threatening specific targets in the neighboring gulf states that are still repairing damage from the last round of attacks.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
But with Orbán out, Hungary will seemingly focus on repairing and normalizing EU ties.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
This CeraVe moisturizer is fortified with SPF 30 to protect against the sun’s rays, all while hydrating your skin and repairing its barrier.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
That might mean adjusting drainage, repairing cracks, or addressing waterproofing issues around your foundation.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The case is unfolding more than three years after the couple bought their boat in Texas, worked together on repairing it and sailed along the southern coast before ending up in the Bahamas.
—Peter D'abrosca , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
Noun
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Both will offer community booths, family-friendly programming and cultural activities, along with restrooms, free water refilling stations, basic bike repair and first aid, organizers said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The buildings, visibly crumbling in the salty environment of San Francisco Bay, needed major repairs.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The agreements under discussion are expected to focus on stabilizing existing production rather than rapidly expanding it, with an emphasis on rehabilitating fields, improving refining capacity and restoring the country’s fragile power grid — a critical constraint on energy operations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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In addition to his support of local economic development, his priorities are public safety, decreasing homelessness and restoring a sense of community to Linda, according to his campaign website.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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If there’s ever a sign that baseball doesn’t need fixing, that’s it.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Far more important than the free grocery store with all of its issues, the mayor would best serve the city by fixing the streets and sidewalks.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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If a piece is salvageable and needs some mending or a powerful stain remover, set it aside and make a plan to attend to it.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the company’s humble beginnings began as a simple mending solution, Vivolo believes the future of trims will be about integration between craftsmanship and technology.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But with a sequel to dissect and an audience primed for this kind of analysis, the larger conversation around villainy is worth reviving.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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But Anne Hathaway reviving an actual movie costume from 2006?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Love will be joining a rebuilding team in the desert that did not have a 100-yard rusher last season.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some who lost their homes in the Eaton and Palisades fires are rebuilding all-electric due to health and climate concerns.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vanity Fair spoke with the costume designer for the movie, Marci Rodgers, who had the heavy task of recreating Jackson’s world through fashion.—
Kia D. Goosby,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fuqua even shot an entire action sequence recreating the infamous 1993 raid on Neverland Ranch, which culminated in police officers strip-searching Jackson and examining his genitals to compare them with Chandler’s description.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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By reconstructing these showers, scientists can estimate the energy and origin of the incoming gamma rays.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, the Cowboys not only have experience in there, but also a player who can be the lead communicator, wearing the green dot on his helmet, for a defense that was missing that final crucial piece after a busy offseason reconstructing that unit.—
Nick Harris
April 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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