as in to rebuild
to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)
They are refurbishing the old house. They sell refurbished computers.
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Recent Examples of refurbish
In 1962, the building was purchased and refurbished by the Austin Heritage Society, now Preservation Austin.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Disney executives turned down Imagineering proposals to refurbish Disneyland’s aging Tomorrowland, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.
—Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The Parker was refurbished in Fort Lauderdale.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Disney executives turned down Imagineering proposals to refurbish Disneyland’s aging Tomorrowland, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.
—Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The Parker was refurbished in Fort Lauderdale.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Patients who spent years cycling through calorie restriction and medication without metabolic success have reversed obesity, diabetes and hypertension by focusing on low-carbohydrate nutrition that stabilizes blood sugar and rebuilds muscle.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The kitchen, renovated in 2022, has three ovens, dual refrigerator/freezers, two dishwashers, a marble island and a butler’s pantry.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Amanda and Vincent DeRise slept in the living room while renovating the second floor of their 140-year-old New Jersey home.—
Celia Fernandez
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Property managers of a Corryville condominium complex never got a permit to repair a balcony that collapsed three years later.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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From covering payroll during seasonal slowdowns to purchasing inventory, repairing equipment, or managing cash-flow gaps, access to flexible financing allows entrepreneurs to grow and adapt in an ever-changing marketplace.—
Julio Fuentes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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