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
Lauren Fay, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
In 2024 Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley engaged 1,116 volunteers who donated 10,990 hours to perform repairs on 256 homes and two nonprofit facilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The Titanic’s owner, the White Star Line, chartered the Mackay-Bennett, a steamer normally used for repairing trans-Atlantic telegraph cables, to retrieve as many bodies as possible.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
To further extend the lifecycle of clothing, repair programs are also steadily gaining momentum and technology partners like Circulo and Alternew are poised to help brands.
—Lauren Fay, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
In 2024 Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley engaged 1,116 volunteers who donated 10,990 hours to perform repairs on 256 homes and two nonprofit facilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Since then, relations have repaired somewhat, but tensions remain.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
The Titanic’s owner, the White Star Line, chartered the Mackay-Bennett, a steamer normally used for repairing trans-Atlantic telegraph cables, to retrieve as many bodies as possible.
—Greg Daugherty, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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As far as the long-term effects, frequent and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious health conditions like liver disease, heart problems, increased cancer risk and damage to the nervous system.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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California’s capital city was ranked 13th for Easter traditions and was in eighth place overall for weather conditions, according to WalletHub. Which other California cities made the list?—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Disruptions peaked shortly after 3 p.m. ET, and service appeared to be mostly restored roughly two hours later, according to outage tracking site Downdetector.com.—
Matthew Kaufman,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To fix a bland soup, try reducing the liquid, adding more seasoning, or mixing in an acid like lemon juice or vinegar.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Other ways to fix bland soup include adding umami, fat, or sweetness.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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Save the Children, one of UNICEF’s major last-mile distributors, typically gives out emergency therapeutic food at clinics where mothers can also give birth and take their infants for health screenings.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The city’s investments and partnerships have led to reductions in crime, student improvements in the classroom, and the development of a health clinic set to open this summer, Crain said.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The move is part of a broader push to revive domestic manufacturing and address what Trump sees as unfair trade practices.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Long before Ford finally revived the Bronco and put it on the road in 2021, Wraith and his team created a metallic silver Bronco concept in 2004 with some nods to the original, including the word Bronco on the front grille.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Lucas County officials have announced plans to form a task force to examine and rebuild trust in local child welfare systems.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Seeking to rebuild investor confidence and boost near-term shareholder returns, BP in February pledged to slash renewable spending and ramp up annual expenditure on its core business of oil and gas.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Celsius Hydration Feel refreshed and revitalized with Celsius Hydration caffeine-free hydration packets.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Golf odds from BetOnline and leading online sportsbooks refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on futures, props and live betting.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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