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
Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Near-infrared light goes deeper to calm inflammation, support tissue repair, and can even help aid the skin’s recovery process from acne and sun damage.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 30 July 2025
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
Moreover, folate protects and repairs DNA from damage.29 Folic acid is a form of folate used in supplements and to fortify food.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025
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Noun
The current schedule shows the roof should be installed by December, with all other repairs wrapping up March 27.
—Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Near-infrared light goes deeper to calm inflammation, support tissue repair, and can even help aid the skin’s recovery process from acne and sun damage.
—Jessie Quinn, Flow Space, 30 July 2025
Verb
Extensive work will be needed to repair the pavement, and though exactly how long that will take is not yet known, the Ada County Highway District said it could be closed until at least the start of the school year, which is Aug. 13 in the West Ada district.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
Moreover, folate protects and repairs DNA from damage.29 Folic acid is a form of folate used in supplements and to fortify food.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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Farrer acknowledged challenging economic conditions and trade uncertainties but expressed confidence in the company's long-term success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Containment efforts might be challenging, especially in dry and windy conditions, as such wildfire tends to spread rapidly.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Without a major course correction, the President will fail to keep one of his most important promises to the American public – restoring economic prosperity.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Carla is chatty, full of energy and Midwest optimism while John is soft-spoken, an engineer who loves flying and restoring classic cars.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The reality is, though, that no one player or one roster move is going to fix this stretch.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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This could be fixed with a manual publishing option, but even the ability to create an Under Construction page would be preferable to the current setup.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The settlement also required officials to conduct tap water tests, distribute faucet filters and provide education on their use, and fund health programs for residents affected by the contaminated water.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Liver cancer can have profound effects on one’s health and well-being.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Weeks after the deal was announced, many Penn faculty members remain in limbo, unsure about which grants have been revived.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The Brazilian famously walked to the site of Donnelly’s accident at Jerez and watched as the rescue teams fought to revive him on the track.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Two decades later, Hope in High Water traces the arc of recovery through the voices of those who never left: local leaders who have spent many years not only rebuilding but reimagining the systems that failed their communities long before the storm.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Aug. 2025
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Teardown rebuild history and moving forward Teardown rebuilds have been an evolving conversation in Prairie Village in the six years since the city first established design guidelines in an attempt to get new builds to match the character of existing neighborhoods.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Because the shape was incomplete, the alert was sent out to all of Warren County, and some of Montgomery County, Centerville and Middletown.—
The Enquirer,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Healthy poop is the shape of a sausage and looks like a log with cracks and crevices, according to the Bristol Stool Chart.7 Poop that’s small and hard like a pebble can mean you’re constipated—dehydration, not eating enough fiber, or certain medications can cause this.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The Court Circular is the British royal family's official record of previous royal engagements and is usually refreshed online about one day after an appearance is made.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Wake up refreshed, and the day ahead is that bit easier.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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