as in condition
a state of being or fitness
the dining table is in good repair, so you won't need to refinish it
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as in to restore
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 to fix
to put into good shape or working order again
having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
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Recent Examples of repair
Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The total cost of repair has come close to $40,000, according to Linda Kilfoil and construction estimates provided by her attorney.
—Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Alam’s motivation and the cost to repair the damage are central to the case.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
As Venus and Mars harmonize, funnel extra cash into home improvements or repairs.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
The total cost of repair has come close to $40,000, according to Linda Kilfoil and construction estimates provided by her attorney.
—Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
The closures are scheduled so crews can repair medians and do concrete deck work, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Alam’s motivation and the cost to repair the damage are central to the case.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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Those hurdles cropped up after the FDA in August approved Covid shots for those 65 and up and younger adults with at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from the virus.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The agency claimed hazardous working conditions led to serious lower back and other musculoskeletal disorders at Amazon facilities.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Afterwards, McClintock said on X that the power to impose tariffs should be restored to Congress.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This isn’t the kind of tiredness that a nap will fix.—
Julie Scott,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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With usability testing, users are asked to complete a series of tasks on a website or app, and then the product team evaluates the results and identifies the areas that could be improved or need to be fixed.—
Dmytro Spilka,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Salus Research clinical trials, the toothbrush improves gum health and removes twice as much plaque compared to a manual brush.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This vitamin supports immune health, promotes wound healing and helps the body absorb iron.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its peptides, biotin, glycerin, and ginseng root extract offer a nourishing defense against breakage and brittleness, reviving the brows of numerous staffers at Allure HQ.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a period of wild and mostly erratic spending under Farhad Moshiri’s ownership left them in dire financial straits, the club are trying to rebuild cautiously under the Friedkin Group.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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But instead of rebuilding at home, Intel doubled down on China.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft metamaterial that can quickly change size and shape under remote control.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Plus by Vestre Set deep in the Norwegian forest, The Plus is one of the most environmentally innovative factories in the world, a furniture maker built in the shape of a massive plus sign, with meaningful sustainable design touches throughout.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There's nothing better than a house that looks, feels, and smells refreshed.—
Stacey Leasca,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Please refresh this page for updates.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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