patch together

verb

patched together; patching together; patches together
Synonyms of patch togethernext
: to put (something) together usually in a quick or careless way
She patched a meal together from what was in the cupboard.
They quickly patched together a new plan.

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Contact centers are no longer just the domain of legacy CCaaS platforms patched together with IVR, queues, and ticketing. — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Fisch showed his chops once again, guiding the Huskies to a 6-7 record and a berth in the Sun Bowl despite having to patch together an entire team from scratch. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Last works are always carried out against the clock, pieced and patched together as time and energy dwindle. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 31 July 2026 Options for Cubs The Chicago Cubs, who already have acquired left-hander David Peterson and righty Aaron Civale while trying to patch together their rotation, seemingly would be a team interested in Hancock. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patch together

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“Patch together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patch%20together. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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