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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
Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
While Queen Elizabeth isn’t Cunard’s newest ship, it was refurbished in March.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The Cinema Europa theater – known for hosting the first ever public film screening in Italy, Filoteo Alberini’s La Presa di Roma –was closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, but will be refurbished and retooled as a space for film culture, education and research.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The bullpen must be refurbished this offseason.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
New and refurbished housing, retail and business space has helped.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The Oxford Street store refurbished its beauty hall and launched Selfridges Unlocked, a membership program that focuses on rewarding customers for their time and money spent at the department store.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Mahoney of the Office of Resiliency told The Republic about 18 mobile cooling centers Hobbs' office refurbished and sent to many rural regions, including the Tohono O'odham tribe in southern Arizona.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cholame memorial, originally erected in 1977 and funded by Japanese businessman Seita Ohnishi, a devoted fan, was recently refurbished to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Dean’s passing.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
If comfort is your priority, look for newer or refurbished ships with stabilizers, spacious cabins, multiple dining venues, and wellness facilities.
—Ashton Palmer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
While Queen Elizabeth isn’t Cunard’s newest ship, it was refurbished in March.
—Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
The Cinema Europa theater – known for hosting the first ever public film screening in Italy, Filoteo Alberini’s La Presa di Roma –was closed during the Covid-19 pandemic, but will be refurbished and retooled as a space for film culture, education and research.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
The bullpen must be refurbished this offseason.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
New and refurbished housing, retail and business space has helped.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
The Oxford Street store refurbished its beauty hall and launched Selfridges Unlocked, a membership program that focuses on rewarding customers for their time and money spent at the department store.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Mahoney of the Office of Resiliency told The Republic about 18 mobile cooling centers Hobbs' office refurbished and sent to many rural regions, including the Tohono O'odham tribe in southern Arizona.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cholame memorial, originally erected in 1977 and funded by Japanese businessman Seita Ohnishi, a devoted fan, was recently refurbished to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Dean’s passing.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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Largely original yet modernized interiors are outfitted with herringbone oak floors, 10-foot ceilings, oversized casement windows, and decorative moldings, plus central air-conditioning and a couple of landscaped bluestone terraces spanning about 1,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The collection included reproductions of uniforms worn by each profession and Johnson’s modernized interpretations, enhanced with waterproofing, durability and thermal regulation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under his watch, the state opened the Second Avenue Subway, rebuilt LaGuardia Airport, and unveiled the gleaming Moynihan Train Hall.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Named after a twice burned and rebuilt legendary tavern in Garrard County, Kentucky, Burnt Tavern Bourbon carries a subtle whisper of smoke, echoing its fiery past in every sip.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This upgraded produce section is just one of many enhancements that are part of a $484 million capital investment at 153 remodeled stores in the Charlotte region.—
Chase Jordan
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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In December, Louboutin unveiled its remodeled 4,000-square-foot Madison Avenue flagship in NYC, which first opened in 2015.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Kinda Pregnant star and her husband renovated the property earlier this year; among the updates were the installation of a new slate roof as well as some refreshes in the kitchen, including the addition of a large wooden island and luxury appliances.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Another source, however, disputes this and says most of the offices are still being renovated and have television sets that have yet to be mounted or plugged in.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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It’s helped keep renewed interest in Guthrie’s cultural influence in Tulsa and his hometown of Okemah, 40 miles south.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Prince Andrew's relationship with Epstein sparked renewed interest in recent weeks.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If the spacecraft cannot be repaired, protocol states the Shenzhou-20 crew will use the Shenzhou-21 team’s capsule to return to Earth.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The jet that crashed Tuesday was 34 years old, and recently repaired its fuel tank in September.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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 8 Nov. 2025.
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