patching 1 of 2

noun

Definition of patchingnext
as in fixing

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patching

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verb

present participle of patch
as in repairing
to put into good shape or working order again patch the tire and it'll be as good as new

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  1. fixing
  2. repair
  3. rebuilding
Noun
  • Duck Duck Goat: Chef Stephanie Izard's Peking duck dinner kit with all the fixings feeds four and comes with cooking instructions.
    Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
  • All in all, there were 31 adults and 22 kids in attendance, plus three turkeys, three hams and a whole pile of fixings.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of fixing
Noun
  • This is a good time to schedule any gutter repairs that are needed.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • For example, the Santa Monica Pier has undergone two structural assessments since the turn of the century and a handful of smaller repairs.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of repair
Verb
  • For any leader, rebuilding trust and strengthening connections can reinvigorate organizational culture and drive performance.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In September, six months after the tornado, the community was still rebuilding, the Dispatch previously reported.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebuilding
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Thesaurus Entries Near patching

patchiness

patching

patching (together)

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