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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of refurbish
There are also three pools, although those may have to be refurbished.
—
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
When Russell refurbished Lauren’s prewar Mercedes SSK, once owned by an Italian count, his team spent 4,000 hours on the project.
—Stayton Bonner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
Batt said Michigan State has signed a new concession deal with an outside provider, completed new, bigger scoreboards in the football stadium and is refurbishing its luxury boxes, all with an eye on generating more income.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
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.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refurbish
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
When Russell refurbished Lauren’s prewar Mercedes SSK, once owned by an Italian count, his team spent 4,000 hours on the project.
—Stayton Bonner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
Batt said Michigan State has signed a new concession deal with an outside provider, completed new, bigger scoreboards in the football stadium and is refurbishing its luxury boxes, all with an eye on generating more income.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
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.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refurbish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
Verb
-
Reeve was able to rebuild a championship-level contender around Collier, an MVP contender this season, and a group of veteran players who aren’t likely to someday have busts next to Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
-
The stress of finding housing, steady work, and a supportive environment can be overwhelming, especially when paired with the burden of rebuilding trust.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Six Flags has been investing in new and renovated Camp Snoopy attractions at several of its parks, including at Knott’s Berry Farm and Ohio’s Kings Island last year and North Carolina’s Carowinds this year.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
-
The Bull and Beggar The Bull and Beggar has been a staple of Asheville’s culinary scene for more than a decade, but the building took in almost two feet of water during the storm and had to be completely renovated.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Research by John Gottman and colleagues shows that the most stable couples are those who can repair quickly after a rupture, within three minutes of a conflict, to be precise, so as to pre-emptively stop the conflict from rupturing into an uncontrollable one.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
-
Inspired by oysters, the new glue is designed to repair broken bones quickly without the need for metal plates, screws, or big surgeries.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share