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to put into good shape or working order again
patch the tire and it'll be as good as new
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Recent Examples of patching
Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
State workers are already using Claude to cut DMV wait times, streamline Medicaid workflows, and automate cyber defense patching.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Once pests are removed, there may be more necessary patching to prevent water seepage.
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Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
After everyone who drafted or voted on the Fourteenth Amendment was dead, the patching began.
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Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
More work in the area includes concrete sidewalk and curb upgrades, improvements to existing drainage infrastructure and minor patching and striping on East Arapahoe Road.
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Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches.
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Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
But rodents may also chew holes in drip line hoses that may require patching or a replacement hose.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
The road segments will be addressed by street maintenance crews this spring, likely through pothole patching or skim paving, according to Public Works.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
MobLand executive producer Guy Ritchie reportedly also was involved in the process of patching things up, which resulted in Hardy returning to the series full-time.
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Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
While Landen Roupp and Trevor McDonald have contributed in the rotation, Hayden Birdsong underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring and the Giants’ internal depth hasn’t come close to patching the needs on their major-league staff.
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Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
The lack of sand in the patching asphalt, in my opinion, is a major factor that contributes to its poorer performance.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
By offering the watch party to soccer fans who otherwise should be able to attend in person at a stadium just 20 minutes away, these economists say the governments of New York City and state are patching a hole that FIFA deliberately designed to enlarge.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
While finding vulnerabilities may be easy, consistently patching critical government systems to protect against risks would likely be challenging, Ferren suggested, especially without a specialized team of government experts.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
While vulnerability discovery once required significant human effort, the company says advanced systems can now uncover flaws at a scale that overwhelms traditional patching workflows.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
The limited group that was part of the initial Mythos release got a head start on patching vulnerabilities, but there is a downside.
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Hugh Son,samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Noun
While deployment is often optimized, complexity truly shows up during Day 2 operations such as monitoring, patching, and scaling.
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Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
State workers are already using Claude to cut DMV wait times, streamline Medicaid workflows, and automate cyber defense patching.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Once pests are removed, there may be more necessary patching to prevent water seepage.
—
Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
After everyone who drafted or voted on the Fourteenth Amendment was dead, the patching began.
—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
More work in the area includes concrete sidewalk and curb upgrades, improvements to existing drainage infrastructure and minor patching and striping on East Arapahoe Road.
—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
This practice can reduce the need for manual patching, thereby cutting down on the dev team’s manpower required to constantly check for and implement patches.
—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
But rodents may also chew holes in drip line hoses that may require patching or a replacement hose.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
The road segments will be addressed by street maintenance crews this spring, likely through pothole patching or skim paving, according to Public Works.
—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
There are also fears that AI bug hunting tools can be used by adversaries to find ways to exploit vulnerabilities, making patching more important than ever.
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Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
MobLand executive producer Guy Ritchie reportedly also was involved in the process of patching things up, which resulted in Hardy returning to the series full-time.
—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
While Landen Roupp and Trevor McDonald have contributed in the rotation, Hayden Birdsong underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring and the Giants’ internal depth hasn’t come close to patching the needs on their major-league staff.
—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
The lack of sand in the patching asphalt, in my opinion, is a major factor that contributes to its poorer performance.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
By offering the watch party to soccer fans who otherwise should be able to attend in person at a stadium just 20 minutes away, these economists say the governments of New York City and state are patching a hole that FIFA deliberately designed to enlarge.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
While finding vulnerabilities may be easy, consistently patching critical government systems to protect against risks would likely be challenging, Ferren suggested, especially without a specialized team of government experts.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
While vulnerability discovery once required significant human effort, the company says advanced systems can now uncover flaws at a scale that overwhelms traditional patching workflows.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
The limited group that was part of the initial Mythos release got a head start on patching vulnerabilities, but there is a downside.
—
Hugh Son,samantha Subin,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patching
Noun
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There was also a huge $32 million class action settlement reached in 2025, resulting from a legal battle involving major telescope manufacturers and brands following allegations of price fixing and artificially inflated costs.
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Four Chinese container manufacturers are wrapped up in more litigation—this time from American businesses—after being the subject of an indictment from the Department of Justice last month over price fixing charges.
Verb
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This included some store closures (including the majority of its off-price Saks Off 5th locations), tapping additional financing, and repairing relationships with brands.
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Blue Origin is hard at work at its Cape Canaveral launch pad, collecting debris and repairing the damage after an explosive accident last month.
Noun
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Both the primary and extension drive use the standard 1/4-inch hex specification, which, according to the creators, will cover over 95% of random everyday tasks – from bicycle maintenance to small home repairs and furniture assembly.
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What began as an effort to save money has instead resulted in state investigations, court action, code violations and years of additional repairs.
Verb
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While players, managers and front-office executives came and went over nearly 60 years, Anixter remained a constant, witnessing everything from rebuilding seasons to the franchise-ending 2016 World Series championship.
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Around the same time, Middaugh was rebuilding her own life after relocating across the country for a relationship that eventually ended.
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“Patching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patching. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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