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to put into good shape or working order again
asked my neighbor to help me recondition the old tractor for use on the family farm
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Recent Examples of reconditioning
David W. Brown, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Has the reconditioning run its course?
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Doyle argues the reconditioning of riverbeds isn’t as chaotic as opponents suggest.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray (return to competition reconditioning) did not play for the first game of a back-to-back (New Orleans plays at Phoenix on Friday).
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Pelicans’ lineup was already depleted in playing without small forward Trey Murphy (right shoulder), center Yves Missi (left calf) and guard Dejounte Murray (reconditioning).
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
In its heyday, the vault seemingly hosted a macabre experiment to do with mental control and psychological reconditioning.
—Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
As a joint venture between the BMW Group and the Interzero Group, Encory will develop and implement logistics and consulting solutions, including for the recovery, recycling, and reconditioning of vehicle components.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
Soles4Souls has been thinking big about its role in footwear and apparel reconditioning, and now the nonprofit can play a bigger role globally following its acquisition of Erren Recondition.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Lori Punko, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
What refined it further was his time doing reconditioning PT, working with service members who had already failed their fitness tests and had six months to pass or face separation from the military.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
On the Mauser Packaging Solutions plant floor, laborers do the dirty work of reconditioning steel containers used to transport chemicals.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
There’s a lot of reconditioning.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Has the reconditioning run its course?
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Doyle argues the reconditioning of riverbeds isn’t as chaotic as opponents suggest.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray (return to competition reconditioning) did not play for the first game of a back-to-back (New Orleans plays at Phoenix on Friday).
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Pelicans’ lineup was already depleted in playing without small forward Trey Murphy (right shoulder), center Yves Missi (left calf) and guard Dejounte Murray (reconditioning).
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
In its heyday, the vault seemingly hosted a macabre experiment to do with mental control and psychological reconditioning.
—Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
As a joint venture between the BMW Group and the Interzero Group, Encory will develop and implement logistics and consulting solutions, including for the recovery, recycling, and reconditioning of vehicle components.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
Soles4Souls has been thinking big about its role in footwear and apparel reconditioning, and now the nonprofit can play a bigger role globally following its acquisition of Erren Recondition.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
The track also added three new track services trucks and a new fire truck this year, while reconditioning their vacuum truck and sweeper.
—Lori Punko, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
What refined it further was his time doing reconditioning PT, working with service members who had already failed their fitness tests and had six months to pass or face separation from the military.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2026
On the Mauser Packaging Solutions plant floor, laborers do the dirty work of reconditioning steel containers used to transport chemicals.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconditioning
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The source also said Bessent has directed his team to assess conditions in the Gulf and request comprehensive estimates of costs associated with such repairs.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Poor sleep impairs barrier function and slows the overnight repair window, and chronic sleep restriction visibly accelerates aging.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The administration has also completed several smaller projects, such as repairing over 20 fountains and refurbishing around 30 statues and monuments throughout the district.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026
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He’s fully recovered from his surgery repairing a torn right ACL and meniscus damage, returning in January after being sidelined for more than a year recovering.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The Bucharest Court of Appeal had identified several procedural errors that needed fixing, which meant that the case would be seriously delayed.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Since January, more than two dozen college basketball players have been permanently banned for game fixing.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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One last comeback The Spurs started the fourth quarter by rebuilding their lead – a huge dunk by Wembanayama extended the lead to a nine-point margin with 10 minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Reopening the Straits will allow trapped tankers to resume travel and inventories to begin rebuilding, although how quickly production can be restored and how much demand will rebound are open questions.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Reconditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconditioning. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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