REFIT Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of refit

as in modification

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maladaptation

refit

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verb

as in to redesign

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as in to reequip

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Recent Examples of refit

Noun

By leveraging existing infrastructure, the Navy could avoid long refit cycles. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 The museum relies on local experts to repair metalwork and refit electric transformers, though the chief concern lies in restoring a sign’s original color. — Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

Verb

The criminal syndicates refitted their properties as centres where teams of workers – often trafficked and coerced – run online scams at scale. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026 The process required months of development — from reconciling different sizing charts to refitting garments across different fit models — highlighting the level of commitment required. — Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for refit

Noun

The tests analyze modifications to DNA and return a single number that may run higher or lower than the years on your driver’s license.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
In addition, the vehicle was developed using digital twin technology through ESOX OS, allowing for rapid modifications and updates.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

Boeing would have to find out what tooling still exists, rebuild jigs and dies, locate or replace hundreds of suppliers, requalify manufacturing processes, recruit specialist workers, and possibly redesign components that are no longer available.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The agency might even take the opportunity to completely redesign the disastrous Ashland, Armitage and Elston Avenue intersection and save generations of Chicagoans the headache of spending 15 minutes navigating through a single stoplight.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of redesign

Noun

The way voters elect highway district commissioners is set to change this November — and the Ada County Highway District said it was blindsided by the timing of the revision.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026
One of those revisions earned John Nash of Princeton University and two others the Noble economics prize.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of revision

Verb

Recently remodeled with a sleek, modern design and colorful contemporary art, Seu Pizza isn't your typical old-school pizzeria.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Philippe now lives in the house with his family, and although the concrete exterior remains intact, the rooms and the courtyard have been remodeled around their own aesthetics and routines.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of remodel

Verb

The Cooper Apartments has started leasing units in building two after remediating and refurnishing them according to Steele and tenants who saw the listing on The Cooper’s website.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
President Bill Clinton’s administration spent about $4 million - some from private donors - to refurnish interiors and expand IT systems for the digital age.

— Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

Definition of refurnish

Verb

The power plant features titanium headers and an Akrapovič silencer for the exhaust, and is allowed to breathe through a massive front intake that required reworking the steering head.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Apple has reworked its optical and electrical heart rate sensors, and now the watch measures your heart rate every five seconds throughout the day instead of only periodically, as the Series 11 does.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

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