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

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Those holes on both lines might’ve been patched up through the portal before.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

He somehow hauled in his fishing gear and made it to hospital to get patched up, but months after the accident his wound just wouldn't heal properly.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

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

Because he was the only Negro doctor for two hundred miles, Tony’s father delivered babies, gave tonics and cough medicine for head colds, and patched up scratches, cuts, and burns.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper

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