as in repairing
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
Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Verb
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That includes repairing the lines or even shutting down sections of gas pipelines and switching homes to electric appliances and heaters.—
NPR,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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The series chronicled Sparks, Kiley, Hoskins, and Stuart repairing and souping up pickup trucks.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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In previous Fortune coverage of inflation’s long tail, consumers’ coping tactics have included trading down brands, shrinking baskets, delaying car repairs, and leaning on credit cards.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Cleaning the exterior of your house keeps it in good repair by removing algae, mold, moss, and mildew, all of which can damage siding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The release was part of a sweeping 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the conflict and rebuilding Gaza.—
Morgan Phillips,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two, each is rebuilding to a degree as the 2025-2026 season rapidly approaches.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Also, you’re supposed to do all the fixing and cooking in the food truck.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Reconditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconditioning. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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