REFITTING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

refitting

verb

present participle of refit

as in redesigning

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Its open architecture allows operators to change mission payloads without redesigning the aircraft, expanding its role beyond precision strikes.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Priceline responded by redesigning the experience around a single continuous workflow that carries travelers from discovery through booking without forcing them between multiple pages.

— Peter High, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of redesigning

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Although the storefront marks a significant milestone, Thomas says the business has always been about preparing his daughters for the future rather than simply increasing sales.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.

— Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of preparing

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The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026
American is now remodeling cabins across the fleet and taking deliveries of new planes with interiors that feature new amenities and more premium seats.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Definition of remodeling

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Residents were busy fortifying their properties ahead of the peak of the weather event, as city officials positioned crews early to begin working on lining the shore with berms.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Paramount now must strengthen its case for a high-stakes trial while fortifying Paramount’s existing businesses and managing uncertainty among the employee base.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of fortifying

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Obviously without drastically modifying anything but really getting your hands into the story.

— Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 29 July 2026
Built for contested logistics Chaparral uses interchangeable cargo pods, allowing operators to switch between missions without modifying the aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026

Definition of modifying

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The true impact of AI lies in empowering patients between visits, offering answers and fostering preparedness, rather than fundamentally transforming the doctor's appointment itself.

— Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Founded in 1969, the Booker has a reputation for transforming writers’ careers, with a globally minded judging panel set to reveal finalists in September and the winner in November.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of transforming

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May is skilled at changing the eye level, and altering the balance of the hitter by mixing and matching this arsenal.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Theoretically, this could enable him to work as a left No 10 without altering Villa’s system too greatly.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of altering

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Dustin Drai is reworking the family nightlife business as guests scrutinize prices, drink more selectively and expect more from bottle service.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The redesign also tackled some of the home’s quirkier elements, including low ceilings and uneven floors, while reworking the layout for modern living.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

Definition of reworking

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