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
Tc Brown, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Superintendent Yvonne Stokes checked out the classrooms at the Career Center and said repairs at McCullough likely won’t be completed until mid-summer.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
In the campaign itself, industry-leading hair pros are tasked with styling healthy hair, instead of repairing the damage bleach, relaxers, and braiding hair often leave behind.
—Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Typically, the fees cover insurance, utilities, landscaping, repairs and maintenance.
—Tc Brown, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Superintendent Yvonne Stokes checked out the classrooms at the Career Center and said repairs at McCullough likely won’t be completed until mid-summer.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
From this study, researchers are hoping to understand how the brain is able to repair itself so quickly and perhaps use this as a way to treat other disorders, such as multiple sclerosis (MS).
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
In the campaign itself, industry-leading hair pros are tasked with styling healthy hair, instead of repairing the damage bleach, relaxers, and braiding hair often leave behind.
—Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repair
Noun
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another resident of the unit was in serious condition after being able to get to safety on their own.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Among the Trump administration’s demands on Columbia University in return for restoring $400 million in funding was a ban on masks, which many peaceful protesters wear not to menace others but to avoid being identified by facial recognition.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2025
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These habits can restore mitochondrial function and even reverse the course of some psychiatric conditions.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The best hair gloss treatments can fix that in no time, reinvigorating your style with undeniable shine.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The new attack chains this exploit with another that has not yet been identified and fixed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Biden administration received intense criticism of an intentional effort to hide his health decline.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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With the playoffs so close, supporters want Brown to focus on his longer-term health.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Thailand and Myanmar were struck by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake last week, and the countries are currently rebuilding after the tragic event.—
Christine Burroni,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand: ditch Musk Protests against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk took place across the country over the weekend and are spreading globally.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The creamy and crispy flavors all come together in Hershey’s iconic kiss shape, perfect for movie nights, road trips, or stashing in your desk drawer at work.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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From Carol Stream, Kyle Daily’s knives have playful handles with a contoured coke-bottle shape, whimsical file work along the spine and studs pressed in like polka-dots.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Golf Odds To Win Houston Open 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,
1 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of a week, Britton and three coaches — DIY and home design specialist Angela Rose, parenting coach Destini Davis, and stylist Taryn Hicks— will help the mom create a better living space, while helping to refresh her wardrobe and give her parenting advice.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Repair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repair. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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