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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
After a rinse-off mask and a day and night serum (which won a PEOPLE beauty award in 2025) it's added a balm which repairs split ends by relinking broken bonds for visibly healthier hair.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
For individual cellular damage, your body either repairs it or destroys the cell and replaces it.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
The new material repairs itself after sustaining damage, even at extremely low temperatures.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The ToolBank will also offer a free tool lending program that provides, stores, and repairs tools and equipment for local organizations and workers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
The ToolBank will also offer a free tool lending program that provides, stores, and repairs tools and equipment for local organizations and workers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Advisers also haven’t provided New York City authorities with a comprehensive assessment on what repairs the buildings require, the city said.
—Jonathan Randles, Bloomberg, 6 Jan. 2026
This tone-correcting conditioner is infused with ArganID Technology, which repairs and seals the cuticles.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
For individual cellular damage, your body either repairs it or destroys the cell and replaces it.
—Big Think, 30 Jan. 2026
The new material repairs itself after sustaining damage, even at extremely low temperatures.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
The ToolBank will also offer a free tool lending program that provides, stores, and repairs tools and equipment for local organizations and workers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
The ToolBank will also offer a free tool lending program that provides, stores, and repairs tools and equipment for local organizations and workers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Advisers also haven’t provided New York City authorities with a comprehensive assessment on what repairs the buildings require, the city said.
—Jonathan Randles, Bloomberg, 6 Jan. 2026
This tone-correcting conditioner is infused with ArganID Technology, which repairs and seals the cuticles.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repairs
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Carr’s action restores competitive neutrality by allowing Verizon to follow the Consumer Code for Wireless Service, the voluntary industry standard adopted in 2013 that governs unlocking transparency, timing and military protections.—
Roslyn Layton,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Reviving critical materials The proprietary, low-temperature chemical recycling process, ChemR, restores carbon fiber, Kevlar-class aramids and hybrid laminates to original quality.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Swapping the wires usually fixes the problem.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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If your cap looks off-kilter, seat it properly and test to see if that fixes the problem.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nothing refreshes a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Billboard refreshes its rankings in a few days, Megadeth will almost certainly launch within the top 10 on multiple rosters.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In many cases, targeted repairs and rebuilds can restore integrity and extend service life without a premature full replacement.—
Mike McGilvary,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Patients who spent years cycling through calorie restriction and medication without metabolic success have reversed obesity, diabetes and hypertension by focusing on low-carbohydrate nutrition that stabilizes blood sugar and rebuilds muscle.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Rep revives it with the same cast of five performers.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Early on, an extended flashback revives Audrey and her brother’s childhood in a household with an alcoholic father.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Austin DeSisto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Wednesday forecast a surge in 2026 profits well above analysts’ expectations as the carrier overhauls its half-century-old business model to include new moneymakers like bag fees and seat assignments.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sumrall aimed to overhauls a Gators’ offensive line expected to be one of the nation’s best, but too often was inconsistent.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2026
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The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Located in historic Waipahu town, Hawaii's Plantation Village recreates one of the 19th-century sugar plantations that drew immigrant workers from countries like China, Portugal, Japan, and the Philippines, to name a few.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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The system then reconstructs these slices into a high-resolution 3D model of the carry-on.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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While one of them reconstructs fragments of silently mouthed words from throat vibrations, the other interprets emotional and contextual signals, such as the time of day or weather conditions, to expand short phrases into complete sentences.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Repairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repairs. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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