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to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)
They are refurbishing the old house. They sell refurbished computers.
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Recent Examples of refurbished
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Special administrative measures An existing unit was refurbished at the Brooklyn federal detention center to become the SAMs unit after the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, where it was previously located, closed in the summer of 2021, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
And even when a device can't be refurbished, recycling is important for the domestic supply chain of minerals and rare earths, said Terence Musho, an associate professor of engineering at West Virginia University.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Knott’s Berry Farm has refurbished its historic Bird Cage Theatre, a place for vaudeville-style, fourth-wall-breaking shows.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Crystal’s two small ships, both refurbished in 2023 and accommodating 606 and 740 guests respectively, lead the industry in the amount of space per passenger.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Vader also refurbished the old neon lighting that once wound throughout Rockies.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The car looks to be in wonderful shape, but it should be noted that while the car has totaled just over 1,000 miles since it was refurbished, its true mileage is unknown.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
At the time of our stay, the kitchen was being refurbished, so there was no room service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Special administrative measures An existing unit was refurbished at the Brooklyn federal detention center to become the SAMs unit after the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, where it was previously located, closed in the summer of 2021, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
And even when a device can't be refurbished, recycling is important for the domestic supply chain of minerals and rare earths, said Terence Musho, an associate professor of engineering at West Virginia University.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Knott’s Berry Farm has refurbished its historic Bird Cage Theatre, a place for vaudeville-style, fourth-wall-breaking shows.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Crystal’s two small ships, both refurbished in 2023 and accommodating 606 and 740 guests respectively, lead the industry in the amount of space per passenger.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Vader also refurbished the old neon lighting that once wound throughout Rockies.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The car looks to be in wonderful shape, but it should be noted that while the car has totaled just over 1,000 miles since it was refurbished, its true mileage is unknown.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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What followed was an extensive renovation that transformed the 18th-century property into a modernized retreat, although according to Barrymore, the scale of the project appears to have influenced her decision to sell sooner than expected.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Political authority was centralized under the emperor, the old feudal order was dismantled, and sweeping military, economic, and administrative reforms enabled Japan to emerge as a modernized industrial and military power.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Residents rebuilt their homes, but then Israel’s occupation in 1982 — which triggered Hezbollah’s rise — forced them to leave yet again until Hezbollah ousted Israel in 2000.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In practice, some version of this approach remains a staple of urban planning, because certain assets always have to be rebuilt.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Finding professional help was not always possible while driving through remote areas in her remodeled bus, so Walker often sought guidance online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Deadline exclusively revealed in January, the remodeled venue on West 42nd Street near 10th Avenue was being transformed into a fully functioning Nashville bar called the Wicked Tickle, the setting for a tale of two young singer-songwriters looking for their big break.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The furnished two-bedroom log cabin of white oak was recently renovated with modern interiors and amenities, including an open-plan main room with a gas fireplace and a kitchen with a French-door stainless fridge and eat-in peninsula.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
6 Apr. 2026
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Over the next 250 years, a succession of owners renovated it, each leaving behind traces of their own tastes and priorities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Items repaired are spared from a landfill, and that's important.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Most of the town’s people work for the family in either the small cattle operation that remains, or in the company garage where tractors and trucks are repaired.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some 43,478 kilometers are on the odometer, and the car has also been serviced a lot in recent years, including an engine-out service and replacement of the timing belts.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Refurbished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbished. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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