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patch

[pach] / pætʃ /


NOUN
piece applied to cover a gap or lack
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So what about the testimonials that mosquito repellent patch brands boast on their websites?

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Also, the location: a patch, it’s barely larger than my thumbnail and that’s the region it would protect. Just the size of the patch — nothing else would be protected.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Bushra Tbakhi was in med school when she developed an unattractive, “creepy” itchy patch above one of her eyes.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Higher energy prices are drawing capital to Canada’s energy patch, and Macklem said officials also expect other resource and trade-infrastructure projects categorized as national priorities by Prime Minister Mark Carney to begin rolling out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

We saw Nollie even before our train came to a stop in Amsterdam—her bright blue sweater like a patch of blue sky in the big dark shed.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

The American Mosquito Control Assn. says: Most mosquito repellent patches include citronella oil as an active ingredient — or the only active ingredient.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Mosquito repellent patches or stickers, often marketed to parents of young children, claim less mess and more convenience than cumbersome, sticky insect repellent sprays and lotions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

On Sunday morning the areas most at risk of seeing dense fog patches are parts of the Midlands, east Wales and eastern England.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

For now, while exploration is ongoing into whether approving the vaccine to younger populations is warranted, doctors recommend paying close attention to any itchy patches, even areas of skin with no visible rash.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

It was old and worn, with patches and holes.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

As Eisenberg patched together old plot with new, she says, “they had to leave out a lot of stuff I did with Woody and that was upsetting because it was so fun to shoot.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

If the third parties use PHP, "then even though you patched yourself... you're still unsecure", said Rahat Masood, senior lecturer in cyber security at the University of New South Wales, Sydney.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

He then instructed me to pull back into the driveway and patched the tire for me on the spot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

The confinement structure is temporarily patched, and Ukraine seeks $580 million for repairs to prevent irreversible corrosion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

Bolstering his claims, no Ralston operator had a record of the call being patched through to the Fairfax operator.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

National Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued warnings: “These risks are serious enough to require immediate patching across United States Government departments and agencies,” the NSA wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

On a late morning in September, the boys are here and accounted for: patching in to a video call, minutes apart, from their homes, also in suburban ATL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

The BBC asked the county council what type of patching was used for the repair and how long it felt it should last.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Last month, state cybersecurity chiefs warned lawmakers that AI-enabled discovery tools create unsustainable pressure on state networks as patching windows shrink to near zero.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

When she wasn’t feeding us, she sewed, if she had fabric, or polished the bedstead and Papi’s dresser, or mended whatever was worn, ripped, or needed patching.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago


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