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as in restores
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 fixes
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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Recent Examples of repairs
On today’s models, repairs as simple as replacing a windshield wiper can require access to a vehicle’s computer systems to appropriately diagnose and fix the problem.
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Dwayne Myers, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Dwayne Myers, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairs
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As your ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone during menopause, the treatment restores hormone levels with artificial hormones.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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The title restores the original game, down to the pixel, including the return of seven of the eight NFL legends that appeared in the first game.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the Constitution fixes the timing of elections.—
Aron Solomon
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The water authority follows up with a phone call to make sure the homeowner fixes the issue.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Taylor hydrates with a creamy leave-in like Cheribe’s Moisture Milk, while Hinkle refreshes the scalp using rosewater mists.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every month, the bank refreshes its analyst focus list, which includes top ideas from JPMorgan analysts aligned with growth, income, value and short investment strategies.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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This approach rebuilds human connection in environments often dominated by data and automation.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Environmental groups successfully lobbied for the closing of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet in 2009, launched barrier island rebuilds, and restored thousands of acres of marsh.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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By injecting concentrated algae into soil through local irrigation systems, the company revives barren land into fertile ground.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Get the recipe > Our contributing editor Fatima Khawaja recreates a childhood-favorite salad in this recipe that calls for feta and chaat masala.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
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On TikTok, the actor, who also appeared in the 2007 and 2008 sequels, often recreates some of the dances from the films.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Using almost exclusively English-language sources plus interviews (including with Empress Farah, who is still living), Anderson reconstructs the bumblings that upended Iran.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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The drama reconstructs the events surrounding the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab in January 2024.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This issue offers readers an intimate look at how one of America’s most beloved and accomplished designers thoughtfully renovates historic homes, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built for family life.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Repairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairs. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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