as in to rebuild
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Recent Examples of fix up
But the new owners had fixed up the place, there hadn’t been police activity in years, and families were now living there.
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
While the car’s exterior and interior have been fixed up, its powertrain has been rebuilt using parts from various BMW archives but largely left alone.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Angell and Weeks are fixing up for Mayor Branham four large, rich frames, each containing 11-by-14-inch views of Brightwood.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Clark recovered from his cancer and was committed to fixing up the house.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2025
While the car’s exterior and interior have been fixed up, its powertrain has been rebuilt using parts from various BMW archives but largely left alone.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Angell and Weeks are fixing up for Mayor Branham four large, rich frames, each containing 11-by-14-inch views of Brightwood.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Clark recovered from his cancer and was committed to fixing up the house.
—Ben Wieder, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix up
Verb
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This recognition creates connection and helps rebuild trust.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But to do so would be to misunderstand the fundamentals upon which Howe has rebuilt Newcastle; his philosophy relies upon spirit, commonality and solidarity.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The League of United Latin American Citizens, known as LULAC, is suing the Trump administration for its sweeping executive order that aims to overhaul U.S. elections, including requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.—
Nidia Cavazos,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Congress must completely and totally overhaul the agency.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If a site is damaged or vandalized, the group will repair it themselves, hoping to avoid an escalation into sectarian conflict between the Christian community and their Sunni neighbors.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since the program’s launch, a total of 40,000 pairs of shoes have been repaired, with 700 given a new life in Brooklyn alone.—
Emilia Petrarca,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This works using a patching agent that analyzes processes and applies any new patch in memory without disturbing the process itself.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Apple patched the issue with iOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other methods reconstruct traditional 3D models that are ready for standard rendering engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine.—
Victor Erukhimov,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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As a bonus, the Vucic administration had just inked a deal to allow Jared Kushner to reconstruct the former Yugoslav army headquarters, which the Trump family had been pursuing since 2013.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ivey’s coaching staff also casts a web of support to protect her from outside noise and aid her vision for the team’s present and future.—
Sharí Nycole,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2025
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They have been aided by the present attorney general and the past one.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The temptation to continue draining the TIFs to help cure Chicago’s structural deficits is strong; Rockford is a stark example of the potency TIFs retain to spur growth and development.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by ancient Indian methods of making cement, the scientists then refilled the pores with a mixture of egg whites, rice extract and a curing agent.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Please help show my baby that other badass women are out there!—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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For example, whenever one of the kids had a spelling bee, everyone in the car would help recite the words.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Fix up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix%20up. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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