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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Lawler said Continental’s deal would put it in one of Venezuela’s greenfield heavy-oil patches requiring “a significant amount” of seismic and exploration work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Tennessee Volunteers will honor Dolly Parton with sticker patches on their football helmets all season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Close to the scene where the remains were found, patches of ground appeared blackened and some vegetation showed signs of fire damage.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
If characteristic patches of preserved collagen can be recognized in those older images, researchers may already have a large archive of fossils worth examining with newer protein analysis techniques.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The man’s face was thin and pale, with raw, weather-scarred patches on his cheeks.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
