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
The rules also encourage refurbishing to extend product life, but final responsibility ends only when the product is properly recycled.
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Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Under Laxminarayan’s leadership, the Lake Forest Library completed a restoration of its prominent rooftop dome and refurbished the murals painted by artist Nicolai Remisoff that hang in the building’s rotunda.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Miquelon himself refurbished original details, such as the woodwork, marble, and inlaid Tiffany glass, while also modernizing the overall design.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Older cruise ships are often sold, refurbished, and relaunched under new brands.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Under Laxminarayan’s leadership, the Lake Forest Library completed a restoration of its prominent rooftop dome and refurbished the murals painted by artist Nicolai Remisoff that hang in the building’s rotunda.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Miquelon himself refurbished original details, such as the woodwork, marble, and inlaid Tiffany glass, while also modernizing the overall design.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Older cruise ships are often sold, refurbished, and relaunched under new brands.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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For the rebuilding Dolphins, all three of those individuals were in Green Bay last season in quarterback Malik Willis, coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Saleh is just beginning to rebuild his program in Tennessee.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The county has already spent more than $50 million renovating a building donated by the state to house the center.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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While the cost of renovating your outdoor space varies depending on the project, there are simple DIY improvements to elevate your backyard or front yard for a lot less.—
Hiranmayi Srinivasan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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But repairing one's image is easier said than done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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City Public Works crews worked all day and late into the night to repair the break.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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