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
Per Scholas was launched to bridge the digital divide, training people in how to refurbish computers from Midtown Manhattan firms for schools, nonprofits, and families in the South Bronx.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The museum also set up an Amazon Wish List in 2025 in which supporters were asked to purchase items that could be used to refurbish the Discovery Room for children.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Stewart plans on refurbishing the building and adding community meeting spaces.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Last year, Dallas Zoo officials made the decision to refurbish the statue, as part of an investment into the zoo and its surrounding community.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
The museum also set up an Amazon Wish List in 2025 in which supporters were asked to purchase items that could be used to refurbish the Discovery Room for children.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Stewart plans on refurbishing the building and adding community meeting spaces.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Last year, Dallas Zoo officials made the decision to refurbish the statue, as part of an investment into the zoo and its surrounding community.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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The current period of global flux has proved most dangerous and damaging for the formal humanitarian system, which was a bold experiment in internationalism that emerged from the urge to rebuild societies in the aftermath of World War II.—
Time,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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For months, conservation groups led a campaign to pressure Dallas city officials to adopt bird-friendly glass and lighting to prevent more deaths as the city prepares to renovate the more than $3 billion convention center rebuild.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Goldman invested in the project in partnership with developers several years ago as the complexes expanded and renovated.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Keiper said construction is still ongoing, particularly in Tier 3, where hotel-style rooms are being renovated and are not fully open.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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O'Herrin is less worried about damage to the pipes than the possibility of having to cut a tree down to repair or replace the sewer line.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Plans for repairing years-old storm damage to the bulkhead and balustrade at Jacksonville’s riverfront Memorial Park could be advancing by summer, city officials told park neighbors at a neighborhood update.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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