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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
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
For three decades, the shuttles flew 135 missions critical to helping astronauts reach space, constructing the International Space Station and launching, recovering and repairing satellites.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
This could include fixing any fractures, moving bones that are dislocated back into place or repairing torn ligaments.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
One of Kurt's most touching storylines revolved around his relationship with his father, the stereotypically football-loving, car-repairing tough guy Burt, played by O'Malley.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Wood filler is the best choice for repairing large, deep gouges, but usually requires staining.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Calcium is important for repairing and strengthening bones.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
More so than other celebrities, Lizzo had mastered the art of responding and repairing.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
One option for repairing the elevated freeway includes removing a portion of it between the Marquette Interchange and the Hoan Bridge, according to the resolutions, and instead building surface streets.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The brand’s signature protein-repairing peptide simultaneously takes a journey into the individual hair shaft to repair any damage, helping tackle a lack of volume on a long-term basis.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
For three decades, the shuttles flew 135 missions critical to helping astronauts reach space, constructing the International Space Station and launching, recovering and repairing satellites.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
This could include fixing any fractures, moving bones that are dislocated back into place or repairing torn ligaments.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
One of Kurt's most touching storylines revolved around his relationship with his father, the stereotypically football-loving, car-repairing tough guy Burt, played by O'Malley.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025
Wood filler is the best choice for repairing large, deep gouges, but usually requires staining.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Calcium is important for repairing and strengthening bones.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
More so than other celebrities, Lizzo had mastered the art of responding and repairing.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
One option for repairing the elevated freeway includes removing a portion of it between the Marquette Interchange and the Hoan Bridge, according to the resolutions, and instead building surface streets.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairing
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Some sellers do a fantastic job restoring products, while others barely touch them before reselling.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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For some partners, this elicits fear and uncertainty, triggering defensive responses aimed at restoring the familiar equilibrium.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 80/20 principle brings clarity to what’s truly worth fixing.—
Jon Stojan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the airport is in the middle of a massive $9 billion modernization effort that includes fixing or replacing hundreds of escalators, elevators and walkways.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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For hair that’s been through the ringer, the treatment mask repairs damage from root to tip, the inside out, and the outside in—regardless of hair type or texture.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Work will primarily take place at SERCO’s production and repair facility in Ludlow, Massachusetts, with support services also taking place in Newport, Rhode Island, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Given the negligible genetic difference between the quagga and the plains zebra, selective breeding with the goal of reduced striping was the project’s best shot at reviving the phenotype.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While there was an emphasis on reviving coffee culture, café culture was also redeveloping.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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How To Stop Paying Isolation Tax Making an intentional effort toward connection can help you get started on rebuilding your social safety net.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, once opportunities are lost and talent is dispersed, rebuilding takes far more time and resources.—
Zeynep Hasgül,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their relationship definitely needs mending.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Without clarity, organizations risk recreating inefficiencies and adding even more complexity.—
Carl D'Halluin,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Harry Potter Quidditch Practice Apart from watching the films and rereading the books, another way to relive the magic of Harry Potter is by recreating iconic scenes via Lego builds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Humans have largely succeeded in digitally reconstructing the Earth in order to ask what the future holds.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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In living tissue, light scattering is common, signal contrast is often low, and reconstructing intricate features across a large volume presents a significant computational challenge.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Repairing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairing. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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