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
Because of the popularity of wildlife photography, Houts began to refurbish old windows and doors, among other items, to build custom frames for her pieces.
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
And the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, which started just weeks after Boeing began refurbishing the planes, caused significant additional delays.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Despite being refurbished, its grade-A rating means near-mint condition, with minimal (if any) signs of wear.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2025
The Commanders plan to invest $2.7 billion to refurbish the grounds of RFK Stadium, the team’s home field from 1961 to 1996.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 1 May 2025
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Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
And the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, which started just weeks after Boeing began refurbishing the planes, caused significant additional delays.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Despite being refurbished, its grade-A rating means near-mint condition, with minimal (if any) signs of wear.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2025
The Commanders plan to invest $2.7 billion to refurbish the grounds of RFK Stadium, the team’s home field from 1961 to 1996.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for refurbish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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And the opportunity to rebuild around Alcántara, who is the No. 5 prospect in the Cubs' system, should intrigue them.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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But does essentially neglecting your face actually work to rebuild the skin?—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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The adjacent Nizwa Castle traces back to the 9th century and was expanded by ruling imams (religious and political leaders) in the centuries since and renovated in the 1990s.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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While his wife stayed on the mainland with their son, Irvine took on the task of renovating their new island home.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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The negative publicity surrounding layoffs can linger for years, creating lasting brand damage that's difficult to repair.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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According to a statement provided last year by Welsh through his attorney, Patrick Morris, the Postal Service for years violated its lease, which required it to maintain and repair the flooring at its own expense.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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