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
Regardless of whether that equipment is pulverized to bits, refurbished for resale or recycled for spare parts and critical materials, one way or another the data on it needs to be erased.
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Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Beautifully refurbished, rooms have travertine flooring and countertops, solid wood furniture and plush bedding.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In 1999, commercial real estate firm Revel & Underwood, bought the building and refurbished it.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
The site is entirely dedicated to deals across seven categories, including popular electronics in new, open box, and refurbished condition.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
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Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Beautifully refurbished, rooms have travertine flooring and countertops, solid wood furniture and plush bedding.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
In 1999, commercial real estate firm Revel & Underwood, bought the building and refurbished it.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
The site is entirely dedicated to deals across seven categories, including popular electronics in new, open box, and refurbished condition.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refurbish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
Verb
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Trust can be rebuilt through consistent effort.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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What was perhaps most catastrophic to some was governmental agencies’ failure to adequately and equitably help citizens recover and rebuild.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trinity Church plans to relocate to its original location in North Miami after renovating the original building.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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The residence is reportedly is reportedly being renovated according to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s specifications, with new shrubs being planted and a metal fence with black mesh privacy screens being placed around the front of the home to ensure privacy for their family.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 Sep. 2025
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As the body attempts to repair this damage, the healing process may not be complete or smooth, resulting in scars.—
Katlein Franca,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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After winning the High-A Northwest League pitcher of the year award last year with High-A Spokane, Sullivan underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his right hip.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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