REFIT Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

refit 1 of 2

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

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Noun

AlignSphere Ventures is asking the city for a conditional-use permit to build the hospital, as well as a development-agreement modification and a preliminary plat.

— Rose Evans July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Some critics contend that this approach may not be widely applicable, with workers in many hourly or low wage jobs unlikely to be employed at companies that would adopt this modification.

— Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

Whether companies can redesign work into something flatter and more sustainable, is the question for the coming years, even decades, to answer.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 July 2026
As a result, businesses can support trusted AI commerce without redesigning their existing applications.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Definition of redesign

Noun

Farhood’s surgeon offered to do a revision procedure, which was then planned for January 2026.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
The revisions at the President’s House Site have drawn intense scrutiny, exemplifying both the aims and the limits of the broader effort.

— John Garrison Marks, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Definition of revision

Verb

The company plans to remodel about 10% of its roughly 1,200 domestic locations each year until all restaurants have been refreshed, a Chili's representative told Fox News Digital.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Cracker Barrel stopped the updates in their tracks, reverting to its old logo and canceling plans to remodel restaurants.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 27 July 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

Far-right activist Laura Loomer went from criticizing Ukraine to meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a rapid transformation that came as a pleasant surprise to Europe and Ukraine’s backers.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
The social media algorithm rewards rapid before-and-after transformations or bold statements without nuance, which can affect the way people expect things to happen for them, Aleksic said.

— Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of transformation

Verb

That was in doubt after the free-agent addition of running back Travis Etienne, but Kamara reworked his deal and will return for his 10th season in New Orleans.

— Josh Kendall, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Coming up with new ways to rework these timeless basics can prove challenging, especially when soaring temperatures leave little room for layering, so rely on these celebrity outfits built around the simple tops as your guide.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 July 2026

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