REFITTING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

refitting

verb

present participle of refit

as in redesigning

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The approach is intended to keep competition alive and allow the Air Force to introduce improved autonomy without redesigning the aircraft.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
That means redesigning an interface can create an odd paradox.

— Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of redesigning

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Zelenskyy said Ukraine was also preparing for a meeting with von der Leyen at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week focused on the country's financial stability.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Know More Republican leaders are preparing for Democratic opponents of the college sports bill to dig in, dragging out the rest of the schedule.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of preparing

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Organizations that invest in trust, well-being, continuous learning and upskilling will be best positioned to attract and retain talent while fortifying business performance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
On Monday, Kiffin said LSU would consider fortifying his team’s defensive tackle depth with another player.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortifying

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That is reminiscent of cigarette manufacturers intentionally modifying chemical formulations, such as adding ammonia compounds, to enhance the speed and efficiency of nicotine absorption to maintain user addiction.

— Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
Spano spent roughly 18 months and, by his own estimate, well into seven figures modifying his jet—an Embraer Phenom 300—to carry two camera systems and clear FAA certification.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of modifying

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This is related to the new trust economy that is transforming the way buying decisions are made.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
And Loving has a knack for flipping a switch on the field, transforming quickly from the eager, jovial rookie in the locker room into a powerful and violent man once the ball is snapped.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of transforming

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This year, alluding to the president’s petty penchant for renaming things, the town has changed its name from South Park to South America, altering the theme song, local signage and local speech, without protest.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
In the end, Texas scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, including the decisive touchdown and extra point to win, 24-23, in a game that Robinson believes could be season-altering.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of altering

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The ensemble was part of the designer’s fall 2025 couture collection, reworking a tuxedo in black wool gazar with an oversized satin collar sculpted into a circular shape around its plunging neckline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
McKinsey found that around 80% of fintechs were already reworking their operating models by the time the correction set in, most of them citing profitability and a sustainable cost structure as the reason.

— Serhii Zakharov, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

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