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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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Older cruise ships are often sold, refurbished, and relaunched under new brands.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
It was refurbished and given back to England, and the Resolute Desk was crafted after the ship was decommissioned in 1879.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Their signs advertised free air-conditioning, free internet, free hot water, refurbished communal kitchens, breakfast every day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Thunder Community Foundation has installed or refurbished 31 basketball courts in 17 counties across the state.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Each room is slightly different from the others; some have refurbished antique dressers from the original pensione, while others are adorned with contemporary art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2025, the Norwegian Jewel can host up to 2,300 guests and has a variety of amenities for cruisers, including spas, restaurants, and lounges.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Original Tiffany glass inlays across the home have been refurbished.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Older cruise ships are often sold, refurbished, and relaunched under new brands.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
It was refurbished and given back to England, and the Resolute Desk was crafted after the ship was decommissioned in 1879.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Their signs advertised free air-conditioning, free internet, free hot water, refurbished communal kitchens, breakfast every day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Thunder Community Foundation has installed or refurbished 31 basketball courts in 17 counties across the state.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Each room is slightly different from the others; some have refurbished antique dressers from the original pensione, while others are adorned with contemporary art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2025, the Norwegian Jewel can host up to 2,300 guests and has a variety of amenities for cruisers, including spas, restaurants, and lounges.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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Whether Washington is willing to move beyond pressure campaigns and sanctions toward something closer to a modernized Reagan Doctrine remains unclear.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The launch of the guacamole coincides with a brand refresh for Tostitos, whose packaging recently underwent a modernized redesign that features nods to corn kernels and cobs tucked into the graphics.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Verb
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While the original church was built in 1545, it was demolished and rebuilt in 1705.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sets would be built and then junked only to be rebuilt again at considerable cost due to an overall lack of familiarity with standard Hollywood filmmaking procedures.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The remodeled kitchen has bamboo floors and stainless appliances, and a finished basement offers a separate entrance and a kitchenette.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
4 May 2026
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And there’s already whispering that eventual new ownership will push for a remodeled ballpark to include a retractable roof.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The home dates to the 1990s and has been maintained with a light touch rather than heavily renovated, keeping its original character intact.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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In 1945, the theater was renovated and renamed the Coronet Theatre.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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While President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled renewed openness to private investment, including partnerships in electricity and a possible revival of fracking, her administration’s statism continues to weigh on Mexico’s appeal relative to regional peers.—
Juan Pablo Spinetto,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Colorado Street was temporarily closed as crews repaired lines.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, some things are always going to be worth tossing—anything broken that can't be repaired, for example—but for other items, the line between keep or toss isn't so clear cut.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 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 12 May. 2026.
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