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

Counter walked IndieWire through a maze of electrical and ventilation equipment that has accumulated additions and modifications over the decades — all of it above a massive pitch-black attic.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Instead, focus on physical barriers and habitat modification.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

Florida’s coast is becoming a test lab for climate change resilience, as architects redesign cities to live with rising seas, stronger storms and increasingly frequent coastal flooding.

— Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The Quick Panel has been redesigned with more customisation options.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of redesign

Noun

The revision writes a list of extraordinary circumstances into the regulation, the narrow set of events that let an airline refuse to pay.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Despite the revisions and outreach, some still oppose any new Boca Lago development.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of revision

Verb

The original structure was altered in the late 17th century, expanded in the 18th century, and remodeled again during the 19th and 20th centuries.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Over 130 stores are being remodeled But matching Walmart's scale is not the goal, said Jacob Aiken-Phillips, consumer research director at Melius Research.

— Nicholas P. Brown, USA Today, 20 Aug. 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

That’s made the industry one of the most visible examples of how China’s breakneck AI transformation is impacting people’s livelihoods — wiping out jobs and creating new ones, leaving everyone unsure what’s next.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
For most organizations, the transformation has already begun.

— Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of transformation

Verb

Inside, Adaptalux reworked battery management so Bluetooth won't drain power faster, and the pod holds its charge longer in storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
However the proliferation of cord cutting has led many pay TV distributors to rework their agreements with these channels.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

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