repairs

NOUN

maintenance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

care conservation preservation supply upkeep

STRONG

aliment alimentation alimony allowance bacon bread continuance continuation food keep keeping livelihood living nurture prolongation provision resources salt subsistence sustainment wherewithal

WEAK

bread and butter carrying retainment sustaining sustention

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destruction neglect negligence

STRONG

end entertainment finish fun stop

WEAK

desertion forsaking ignorance

Example Sentences

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The costumes all originated in London or New York, but they’ve been traveling from city to city in storage “gondolas” since the current tour started in 2023, requiring constant repairs and touch-ups from local stitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Tenants had argued in public hearings held ahead of the vote that incomes were not keeping up with inflation and that past rent increases hadn't gone towards building repairs or improvements.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Those who find extensive damage to their roofs might be stuck between two options: File an insurance claim, which could trigger a premium increase, or cough up the cash for the necessary repairs or replacement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Those who find extensive damage to their roofs might be stuck between two options: filing an insurance claim, which could trigger a premium increase, or coughing up the cash for the necessary repairs or replacement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

I was originally planning to check the solar array, doing repairs as needed after last night's storm.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

repairs

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