PATCHING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

patching 1 of 2

noun

as in fixing

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patching

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verb

present participle of patch

as in repairing

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

Noun

Crews need to close lanes and ramps overnight for emergency full-depth pavement patching and to install an overhead sign truss. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 25 Aug. 2026 Beyond removing obsolete features, the Project Zero team emphasizes the importance of faster patching times. — Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Sulston pointed out that a clinic running its own AI would inherit responsibility for patching, backups and security. — New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026 Now Google has announced that dynamic patching, with Chrome silently being updated in the background and requiring no such restarts, is a thing. — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In a geopolitical rupture, Europe could have less control over continuity, patching and access to core security tools. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 It’s trained on the unique perspective Microsoft has acquired from decades of vulnerability patching and security incident responses involving a wide range of its products. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 27 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

Verb

While individual internet users are unlikely to be directly affected, organizations that delay patching could expose sensitive data, risk having their operations disrupted or give attackers a foothold into larger networks. — Doug Jacobson, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Harry has reportedly attempted to contact his older brother multiple times, but William has no interest in patching things up. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Oct. 2026 Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, a cross-curricular supplemental resource, the program equips students with practical clothing repair and customization skills, from sewing a button to patching a hole or tailoring a hem. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 In many cases, a strategic repair like patching drywall or replacing a broken appliance can deliver a faster return on an investment than an all-new kitchen or bathroom remodel. — Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Immediately cover the cement paint with your patching mixture. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 While a big company like Google could shore up its cybersecurity defenses against such attacks, for smaller companies — and for schools, hospitals or water treatment systems, for instance — patching software and building defenses can take years. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Where his focus has been following the Dolphins’ special team unit’s disastrous performance in Miami’s 27-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders is patching the leaks that led to three massive returns to the Raiders and a missing a field-goal attempt. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 Typically, investigators collect data that is later analyzed, and Grable told CBS News that the Coast Guard plans to provide the vessel owner with recommendations for patching vulnerabilities. — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for patching

Noun

He’s steeped in these platforms, professionally invested, and not prone to conspiratorial concerns about insider trading or game fixing.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Forty-six percent of respondents say this fixing makes their work more repetitive and less meaningful.

— Rene Tzschoppe, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of fixing

Verb

Kleeb said the decision to back Osborn is part of a long-term goal, which includes repairing the damage to the Democratic brand in a redder state like Nebraska.

— Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
However, at Levi’s, he was limited to repairing the brand’s own garments, despite growing consumer demand for repairs to other products and interest from other brands in offering repair services.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of repairing

Noun

But aside from retiring aging planes, some owners don't want to wait around for replacement parts or repairs on younger jets.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
One of the anonymous security officials who spoke to Reuters said Iran would also aim to prevent repairs after any attacks, to keep disruptions going as long as possible.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of repair

Verb

The award marks a new era for the local group, which is rebuilding after losing steam during the pandemic.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The new prime minister is rebuilding ties with the European Union and Ukraine but plans to keep Hungary’s strict migration policies and opposes fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU membership.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026