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
Sarandos’ announcement Netflix will help to refurbish Rome’s famous Cinema Europa just added to the news rush.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Disneyland filed a building permit with the city of Anaheim to refurbish the Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel, according to city records.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
United did survey fans about a new stadium last year and stated that 52 per cent of the 50,000-plus season ticket holders, executive club members and members preferred a new build, compared with 31 per cent who supported refurbishing the existing stadium.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Here, Shawn Kelly and Janelle Anderson have refurbished what was once a Hansen's Auto Services center into a beer hall, offering a small menu of draft beers and a more robust offering of brews by the bottle and can.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Disneyland filed a building permit with the city of Anaheim to refurbish the Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel, according to city records.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
United did survey fans about a new stadium last year and stated that 52 per cent of the 50,000-plus season ticket holders, executive club members and members preferred a new build, compared with 31 per cent who supported refurbishing the existing stadium.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Here, Shawn Kelly and Janelle Anderson have refurbished what was once a Hansen's Auto Services center into a beer hall, offering a small menu of draft beers and a more robust offering of brews by the bottle and can.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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The eventual compromise saw the government move his house, brick-by-brick, and rebuild it in the opposite river bank.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Exterior walls of the tunnel are being rebuilt to fix drainage issues.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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When renovating a kitchen, choosing the countertop may seem like a small decision compared to details like cabinetry and appliances.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The modernist gem was last sold to virologist Nathan Wolfe and his playwright wife Lauren Gunderson for around $5 million in 2021 and was subsequently renovated; it has just been relisted for a dash under $7 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Now working for United Airlines as an avionics technician at Newark Liberty International Airport, repairing plane engines and electrical systems, the 25-year-old has already doubled her investment in the program and makes over six-figures.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Wisconsin native was charged with repairing bridges within the department, campus and community that Addazio had neglected or damaged.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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