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  • verb To replace old wallpaper with new wallpaper, usually on walls, either by first stripping the old wallpaper off, or papering over the top.

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Examples

  • Basically, when I finally do repaper, it will involve painting and re-doing the entire upstairs of the house, and I will lose a whole summer of writing time.

    the knob theory of the universe 2007

  • First of all, let me assure you that I truly understand your whole knob issue; it is for this reason that I don't repaper the upstairs bathroom, even though the old paper is beginning to peel in the corners.

    the knob theory of the universe 2007

  • Did you, like myself, first get enough rejection letters to repaper your walls?

    Dear Author: Romance Novel Reviews, Industry News, and Commentary » My First Sale by Nora Roberts » Print 2007

  • Did you, like myself, first get enough rejection letters to repaper your walls?

    My First Sale by Nora Roberts 2007

  • It's hard to repaper your thinking when the pols manage to provide us with so much comedy relief in the midst of all their bone-headed moves while serious matters go unattended.

    Sen. Graig Provides Laughs and Insights for the "Put the Seat Down" Crowd 2007

  • When the wallpaper is dirty and vacuuming or dusting does not help, you must either clean the wallpaper or repaper the wall.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • When the wallpaper is dirty and vacuuming or dusting does not help, you must either clean the wallpaper or repaper the wall.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • When the wallpaper is dirty and vacuuming or dusting does not help, you must either clean the wallpaper or repaper the wall.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • When the wallpaper is dirty and vacuuming or dusting does not help, you must either clean the wallpaper or repaper the wall.

    HOME COMFORTS CHERYL MENDELSON 2005

  • “The only way you could eradicate most of the blood would be to repaint everything, repaper the walls, refinish the floors, and pitch the furniture,” Vander said.

    CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PATRICIA CORNWELL 1993

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