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adjective

as in modernized

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verb

past tense of refurbish
as in rebuilt
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 refurbished
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Knappenberger also refurbished a 1960s vending machine filled with mystery mini prints of four Kansas City landmarks. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 Items sent for trade-in go to SELLIT9's partners to be refurbished and resold, donated, or responsibly recycled. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 The house had fallen into disrepair, and the couple completely refurbished it, preserving the midcentury design. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Four suite categories – from penthouse to owner’s – were refurbished in 2024. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 As the principal developer, The Veterans Collective has refurbished several buildings and has plans to build others. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Trump had refurbished two ornamental fountains, for seventeen million dollars, and wants the park to have forty-seven maple trees, in homage to himself. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 Visitors will be able to see five pieces by the late Dora Natella, the renowned sculptor who taught at Indiana University South Bend, and 21 beloved outdoor sculptures that have recently been refurbished. — Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026 The family plans to have the statue refurbished and install enhanced security measures before returning it to the park, CBS News Miami reported. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
  1. modernized
  2. rebuilt
  3. remodeled
  4. renovated
  5. renewed
  6. repaired
  7. serviced
Adjective
  • As for the plane in question, this is a variant of the venerable F-16 and is a heavily modernized version featuring, among other features, APG-83 Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Traditional due diligence can miss back-office technology impacts—liabilities reducing valuation (technical debt, vendor lock-in and cybersecurity exposure) or assets increasing it (scalable platforms and modernized pipelines).
    — Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of modernized
Verb
  • The previous Le Carl Gustaf hotel, owned by entrepreneur Jacques Laurent, went into decline before Hurricane Irma and was slated to be rebuilt as apartments, but locals said no way.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Walking through prewar Berlin, taking in its historic architecture, Susanna daydreams of her native New York, an ever-changing city where buildings are torn down and rebuilt in the blink of an eye.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebuilt
Adjective
  • The LaRue family was followed by the Romani family, which updated the infrastructure and remodeled portions of the house.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Cal has topped 60,000 fans just four times since the remodeled stadium reopened in 2012.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of remodeled
Verb
  • It was last renovated with low-income housing tax credit equity in 2006.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The kitchen and bathroom are decently renovated, if monochromatic and unexciting.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of renovated
Adjective
  • More recently, however, Bravo has shown renewed interest in the Queen City.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Today, the festival has found renewed momentum at the Seaport, which Schrager believes better reflects the energy of modern New York while providing room to continue expanding.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of renewed
Verb
  • The Rays spent 2025 at Steinbrenner Field, the New York Yankees’ spring training ballpark, while damage to their stadium from Hurricane Milton was repaired.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In interviews, Syrians interpreted the minister’s answers to mean prices will return to normal in two months after the refinery is repaired.
    — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of repaired
Verb
  • Fully serviced with daily cleanings and a concierge service, the compact space feels like the pied-à-terre of Paris’s most eligible bachelor.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
  • Some 43,478 kilometers are on the odometer, and the car has also been serviced a lot in recent years, including an engine-out service and replacement of the timing belts.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
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