REFIT Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

refit 1 of 2

noun

Definition of refit

as in modification

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maladaptation

refit

2 of 2

verb

as in to redesign

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as in to reequip

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Recent Examples of refit

Noun

In Asia and the Middle East, a similar refit program will take place in the first quarter of 2027, once the new collections are introduced in those regions. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 By leveraging existing infrastructure, the Navy could avoid long refit cycles. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 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

To do this, workers make surgical modifications and upgrades to key plant equipment, including turbines, pumps, motors and cooling systems.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Fewer design changes The first of Gaucher’s four-pillar strategy involves locking in submarine designs to prevent modifications from slowing construction.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

But their greatest impact comes when organizations redesign workflows around this new way of working.

— Bryan Goode, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
The 2027 Silverado gets a broader, more muscular face, a new grille and redesigned LED lighting, while the bodywork has been massaged to make the truck look even more substantial.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of redesign

Noun

Successful tools will likely treat verification and revision as essential features instead of secondary considerations.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
Analysis revealed the work to be by Velázquez and, interestingly, showed that the artist made a number of revisions to the nobleman’s dress and armor.

— News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of revision

Verb

Alaska is far from the first carrier to remodel its cabins, but that might work to its benefit when the fresh product hits the market.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Parsons gutted the building — which hadn’t been used in a long time — and remodeled the entire building with new floors, walls, lighting, kitchen equipment.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 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

Noun

The one group left out of this transformation, Nussbaum believed, were working-class women.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Ahead, Bélanger details Reinhart’s transformation, how hair furthers the stories of both her character and costar Tom Bateman’s, and gives us a glimpse of the happenings behind the scenes.

— Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of transformation

Verb

Haskins initially played Principal Belding on Disney Channel show Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which was reworked after one season and became Saved by the Bell.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Indeed, the silhouette is reworked in off-white wool felt with a soft microfiber lining and finished with a custom crescent moon buckle in antique dark copper.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of rework

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