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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
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
Products that pass are certified refurbished, sold at up to 25% off and backed by a one-year warranty.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 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
Guests are lei'ed on arrival, and refurbished rooms feature private lanais, large baths and flatscreen TVs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
Each of the three main structures and the smaller outlying buildings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to either be refurbished or demolished.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Verb
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
Products that pass are certified refurbished, sold at up to 25% off and backed by a one-year warranty.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 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
Guests are lei'ed on arrival, and refurbished rooms feature private lanais, large baths and flatscreen TVs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026
Each of the three main structures and the smaller outlying buildings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to either be refurbished or demolished.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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The short length here brings practicality into the look, while the chrome layer brings high shine for a modernized look.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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The refresh includes the assembly hall, unit storage area, classrooms, fitness center, as well as men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers, and a modernized area for vehicle storage.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Silver received a glowing report back, featuring details on how Dundon had rebuilt the Hurricanes and inked a deal to keep them in Raleigh for the long haul.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Org charts, budget cycles, performance processes—these were all built for a workforce of humans and not yet rebuilt for one that isn’t.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 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
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In 2016, the W Mexico City renovated its guestrooms, meeting spaces, and added the restaurant J by Jose Andres, which has since closed and been replaced by the restaurant 25 Dos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Several small hamlets have been renovated into luxury hotels, such as Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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That has spurred renewed interest in a clause in the EU's foundational treaties about mutual assistance if a member nation is attacked.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cassie By the finale, Cassie has turned her home into a content-creation hub for OnlyFans models, working alongside Maddy after the two repaired their once-strained friendship.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The list also includes some relatively inexpensive repair jobs, including four pedestrian bridges in Presidio Park that could each be repaired for about $10,000 or less.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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 6 Jun. 2026.
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