patch
noun
a small piece of material used to mend a tear or break, to cover a hole, or to strengthen a weak place.
patches
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present tense formof patch (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“The patches don’t emit enough repellent to keep the mosquitoes off the areas beyond the patch,” Markowski says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The American Mosquito Control Assn. says: Most mosquito repellent patches include citronella oil as an active ingredient — or the only active ingredient.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Jeremy Jacquet: Shaky in patches but had a decent game on the whole and made a superb tackle after slipping in the second half.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
For now, while exploration is ongoing into whether approving the vaccine to younger populations is warranted, doctors recommend paying close attention to any itchy patches, even areas of skin with no visible rash.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
Contestants are tending to their boats, putting last-minute patches of duct tape on areas they missed.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
