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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
Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026
After NetJets sold two dozen Dassault Falcon 2000s to Dumont Aviation last decade, the buyer refurbished the jets, and then turned around and created jet card and fractional programs competing against the the unit of Berkshire Hathaway.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Both families at the event on Wednesday were sold houses in Caldwell which were fully refurbished, according to Alissa Wood, a spokesperson for Hayden Homes.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
The Village’s projection booth was refurbished by Dolby for the event.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 June 2026
The other side of this was to aim toward making the entire launcher, ideally, fully reusable so it could be quickly refurbished and used again and again.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The site includes the launch pad, but also a vehicle integration building where previously flown first stages are refurbished.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
There’s also a fully operational farm with 1,149 arable acres and extensive infrastructure, along with equestrian facilities comprising two professional racing yards, private gallops, numerous paddocks, and a racecourse that was refurbished in 2018.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
The vessels were built in 2001, but they were refurbished prior to their relaunch and underwent another round of upgrades this year.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Verb
Students at the Little Rock School District's Metropolitan Career-Technical Center refurbished the boxes.
—Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026
After NetJets sold two dozen Dassault Falcon 2000s to Dumont Aviation last decade, the buyer refurbished the jets, and then turned around and created jet card and fractional programs competing against the the unit of Berkshire Hathaway.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Both families at the event on Wednesday were sold houses in Caldwell which were fully refurbished, according to Alissa Wood, a spokesperson for Hayden Homes.
—Matan Josephy, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
The Village’s projection booth was refurbished by Dolby for the event.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 June 2026
The other side of this was to aim toward making the entire launcher, ideally, fully reusable so it could be quickly refurbished and used again and again.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The site includes the launch pad, but also a vehicle integration building where previously flown first stages are refurbished.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
There’s also a fully operational farm with 1,149 arable acres and extensive infrastructure, along with equestrian facilities comprising two professional racing yards, private gallops, numerous paddocks, and a racecourse that was refurbished in 2018.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
The vessels were built in 2001, but they were refurbished prior to their relaunch and underwent another round of upgrades this year.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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In 2025, Boeing sent a B-52 to Edwards with a modernized radar system that is key to keeping the bomber in the air through at least 2050.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The modernized aircraft that had been successfully transferred to Edwards Air Force Base for testing in December.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In some cases, the company has renovated or entirely rebuilt older public housing projects; some of its locations are former brownfields, and others are renovations of historic buildings.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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That’s why it wasn’t included, but the house is no longer there, and there was another house rebuilt on the property.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Our headquarters, along with a small number of new and remodeled locations, is designed with a neighborhood-style layout.—
Jill Shedek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The remodeled location will drop clothing, jewelry, electronics, the pharmacy, optical center, bakery, tire shop and food court, though the gas station will remain open.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The pool, which was first installed in 1923, was previously renovated in 2012 to reengineer its circulation and filtration system, though the shallow water feature has been notoriously difficult to keep clean.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Why was the Reflecting Pool renovated?—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed renewed interest in what is known as the India-Middle-East-Europe Economic Corridor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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The comments appeared to spook oil traders, with Brent and WTI crude both moving higher on fears of renewed escalation, though crude remains below the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Center officials say the spot is staying covered until the marble facade can be repaired.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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The pipe was repaired, but traffic lanes will shift between Colony Road and Runneymede Lane through Friday evening while crews repair the road, the agency said.—
ZAIRE BREEDLOVE,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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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“Refurbished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbished. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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