as in repaired
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as in fixed
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 patched
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
But after more than two decades, the pair have patched things up.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
However, the bug report suggests the vulnerability was discovered and patched before hackers exploited it.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Some buildings are patched with blue tarps and fresh mortar, new foundations are emerging from the ground and a slew of temporary units speckle the village grounds.
—Ross Peleh, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Google has patched a previously unknown vulnerability in the Chrome browser that was used to deliver spyware to Russian users.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
While minor gaps can be patched by DIYers, this won't address the structural issues of the home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
But the other vulnerability is new, and while Pixels have already been patched, it was not included in Samsung’s March release.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The federal agencies also advise anyone potentially vulnerable to ransomware activity like Medusa’s attacks to take several other precautionary measures — including checking operating systems and software to ensure everything is properly patched and up to date.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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The starting line-up for Wednesday’s decider there against Arsenal is likely to again be patched-up.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
But after more than two decades, the pair have patched things up.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
However, the bug report suggests the vulnerability was discovered and patched before hackers exploited it.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Some buildings are patched with blue tarps and fresh mortar, new foundations are emerging from the ground and a slew of temporary units speckle the village grounds.
—Ross Peleh, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Google has patched a previously unknown vulnerability in the Chrome browser that was used to deliver spyware to Russian users.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
While minor gaps can be patched by DIYers, this won't address the structural issues of the home.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
But the other vulnerability is new, and while Pixels have already been patched, it was not included in Samsung’s March release.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The federal agencies also advise anyone potentially vulnerable to ransomware activity like Medusa’s attacks to take several other precautionary measures — including checking operating systems and software to ensure everything is properly patched and up to date.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Patched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patched. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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