refitting

verb

present participle of refit
1
as in redesigning

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2
as in refurnishing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refitting
  1. redesigning
  2. preparing
  3. remodeling
  4. fortifying
  5. modifying
  6. transforming
  7. altering
  8. reworking
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  • Similarly, McKinsey's State of AI highlights that organizations generating the greatest value from AI are redesigning business processes and operating models—not simply deploying AI tools.
    — Prajkta Waditwar, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Aircraft designers can potentially use higher energy density without completely redesigning their battery production process.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of redesigning
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  • There was nothing fluky about the victory Western Michigan was preparing to celebrate.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of preparing
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  • Fiddelke is also remodeling Target stores and improving staffing.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Former court jeweler Garrard takes credit for remodeling the tiara in 1937.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 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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  • The bill, easily passed in a 370-48 vote, extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act for two more years without modifying it.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Context Preservation Capture and preserve comprehensive customer context across all platforms before modifying internal employee workflows.
    — Jerry Haywood, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of modifying
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  • The couple first tried for locations in Chicago and San Francisco and finally ended up in Exposition Park, taking over land that was once parking lots and transforming it into a futuristic museum that has been likened to a spaceship.
    — Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Boise has been transforming its airport over the last few years, including by building employee parking and shifting the cell phone waiting lot from the airport’s campus to a lot near Curtis and Victory roads.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of transforming
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  • Chaparral features interchangeable cargo pods, enabling operators to adapt the aircraft for different missions without altering its core platform.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Counsell was also unsure if correcting or altering mechanics could solve the issue.
    — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of altering
Verb
  • Weiss has been reworking CBS News’ broadcast lineup, plucking Tony Dokoupil from the program for the Evening News slot, and most recently overhauling 60 Minutes under new executive producer Nick Bilton.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than reworking dishes every few weeks, the kitchen lets the produce dictate the experience.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of reworking
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