patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
are patching
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present progressiveof patch.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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He was a bit more forgiving of Sir Keir's problems: "They are patching things up, the first year is not the year to push the big ideas, let's steady the ship."
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
The vast majority lack a permanent address but are patching together living arrangements however they can.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 3, 2022
The county’s road crews are patching only big potholes; resurfacing can wait.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2012
Some of these workers are patching together jobs out of choice.
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2011
Theodosia Baxter, see what you are doing; you are patching a shirt for a man!
From Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings by Annie Hamilton Donnell
