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patched up

ADJECTIVE
mended
Synonyms
STRONG
abated altered ameliorated bettered changed corrected cured doctored enhanced fixed fixed-up helped improved lessened rebuilt rectified refreshed refurbished regenerated regulated rejuvenated relieved remodeled renewed renovated reorganized repaired restored revived
WEAK
remedied
Antonyms
STRONG
broken damaged kept
ADJECTIVE
repaired
Synonyms
STRONGEST
corrected fixed fixed-up refurbished remodeled renovated
STRONG
adjusted improved mended rebuilt reconditioned rectified refinished renewed restored righted settled
WEAK
remedied
Antonyms
WEAK
broken damaged torn worn

Example Sentences

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Yet by the next day reporters were working from home; broken glass was replaced; laptops sourced; the sixth-floor newsroom patched up.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

He has been inundated with customers wanting to have old bikes patched up.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

The Florida senator, 53, went on to back his rival and the two patched up their relationship during Trump's first term.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024

“You have got potholes galore that get patched up and then pop right back up again because of the heavy truck traffic.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

He had patched up his wand with some borrowed Spellotape, but it seemed to be damaged beyond repair.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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