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Definition of refitnext
as in modification

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verb

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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
  1. modification
  2. redesign
  3. reequip
  4. revision
  5. remodel
  6. refurnish
  7. transformation
  8. rework
Noun
  • Habitat modifications, such as turning off water fountains during the winter or making islands accessible to humans so geese don’t get too comfortable, may also work.
    — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • Removing walls for an open floor plan changes airflow patterns, and a single thermostat may struggle to keep temperatures consistent across a larger space, sometimes requiring HVAC modifications to stay comfortable.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of modification
Verb
  • The company believes the same software architecture will allow customers to deploy standardized power blocks without redesigning the control system for every project.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, redesigning operating models, ways of working, and the leadership needed to guide this shift has lagged behind the demands of this new era.
    — Neil Dhar, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of redesign
Verb
  • The 110th Brigade is helping to buy time for other brigades to reequip with heavier weaponry.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2023
  • 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
Definition of reequip
Noun
  • Since military prototypes often undergo multiple design revisions, such modifications are considered a normal part of the aircraft development process.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Commercial properties that are actively being listed for sale would be temporarily exempt as well, among other revisions.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of revision
Verb
  • The teams who equipped a workforce instead of remodeling a house.
    — Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Barnes & Noble has also remodeled many of its locations, installing modular shelving, improving lighting, and reorganizing how books are presented.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 3 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
  • Trophy Club, the once-exclusive bar attached to the downtown indoor mini-golf and sports bar Tipsy Putt, is undergoing a transformation.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Crucially, successful investors also pay attention to on-the-ground activity, observing gradual neighborhood transformations firsthand.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of transformation
Verb
  • Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Her black Roberto Cavalli dress, from the label’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, was reworked for the star by Fausto Puglisi and featured a gold vertebrae on the back.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
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