as in modification
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as in to redesign
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as in to reequip
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Recent Examples of refit
Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The growth of the yachting industry in Dubai owes much to the expansion of state-of-the-art marinas and second-to-none yacht crew and refit facilities.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
In 1855, the desk was recovered by an American whaler and Congress appropriated funding to refit the ship that the desk was on to England, as a gift to Queen Victoria.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The famously private yacht was bought by a new owner in 2022 and emerged back in public view a year later following a rapid 300-day refit.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The growth of the yachting industry in Dubai owes much to the expansion of state-of-the-art marinas and second-to-none yacht crew and refit facilities.
—Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
This onus on preserving life is not compatible with a peace deal that weakens Ukraine’s defense and risks Russia refitting and coming back for more ground next year.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
In 1855, the desk was recovered by an American whaler and Congress appropriated funding to refit the ship that the desk was on to England, as a gift to Queen Victoria.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refit
Noun
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Treatment options for gestational diabetes Treatment for gestational diabetes can range from behavioral modifications, such as diet modification and exercise, to medical management, including oral medications or insulin to control blood sugar, says Dr. Chelliah.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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For the last five years, veterinary and animal care staff at the zoo provided the gorilla with support such as medications, physical therapy, environmental modifications, and consultations with specialists.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Another major change is that the Joy-Cons – the detachable controllers on both sides of the screen – have been redesigned to attach magnetically to the screen and can be used like a computer mouse on surfaces.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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But even the things that look similar have been redesigned from the ground up.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 110th Brigade is helping to buy time for other brigades to reequip with heavier weaponry.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2023
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In the meantime, the first Ukrainian brigade fully to reequip with Western tanks probably will ride in Leopard 1A5s from the mid-1980s.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Francis’s revision of Catholic teaching on the death penalty, though in continuity with recent predecessors, struck many Catholics as discordant with earlier teaching.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Housewives: where rhinoplasty revisions are just part of the glow-up journey.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Source: Company reports Competition has grown fiercer too, as big-box rival Walmart has remodeled stores, launched new private brands and attracted more high-income shoppers.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Construction for remodeling existing infrastructure, as well as maintenance and management of renewable energy facilities, would encourage local entrepreneurship and innovation.—
Whitaker Irvin Jr.,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By the end of the movie, the roommates moved back into their old apartment, which had been refurnished and renovated by a new landlord.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Plans to refurnish the building began as far back as the 1990s but were repeatedly held up by funding issues.—
Jason Meisner,
chicagotribune.com,
16 Sep. 2021
Noun
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In 2017, Shannon was the focus of her own WEtv show Mama June: From Not to Hot, which followed her dramatic weight loss transformation.—
McKinley Franklin,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The depictions of the Penitent Magdalene are no less striking for their transformation over time, through each artist’s imagination—or for beginning with the wrong Mary.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, it was reworked entirely as a standalone series without connection to the Liev Schreiber-starrer.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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But as it was developed further, it was reworked into its own standalone story.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Refit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refit. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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