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 president then turned his attention to Washington’s federal parks, complaining about patches of dead grass and offering advice about how they should be maintained.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Lunatics who pay attention to things like jersey patch deals were quick to point out that the OSU-JP deal rivals the most expensive jersey patches in U.S. professional sports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
And golfers at Woldingham Golf Club found their normally lush course had turned to patches of green.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
More high-quality footage is needed, particularly clear views of dorsal fins and eye patches, which can be used to identify individual animals.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Spots or patches often form symmetrical patterns on the body, so a person with vitiligo on her right arm is likely to have it in roughly the same place on her left.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
