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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
Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
In 1962, the building was purchased and refurbished by the Austin Heritage Society, now Preservation Austin.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.
—Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The Parker was refurbished in Fort Lauderdale.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The territory added 11 new and refurbished cinemas comprising over 80 screens during the year, including three Vue sites and two each from Odeon and Everyman.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The team refurbished historic buildings, including the Keidel family pharmacy and one of Fredericksburg’s first bars.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Really Wild sells online and has one stand-alone store, at 53 Sloane Square, which will be refurbished in early 2026.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2018, to commemorate Porsche’s seven decades in existence, Porsche Cars Great Britain refurbished 20 cars from across the marque’s timeline, and this was one of them.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
The delay compounds last May’s setback, when the city of Dallas informed the Wings that Memorial Auditorium downtown won’t be refurbished in time to host WNBA games until 2027, a year later than planned.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
In 1962, the building was purchased and refurbished by the Austin Heritage Society, now Preservation Austin.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.
—Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The Parker was refurbished in Fort Lauderdale.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The territory added 11 new and refurbished cinemas comprising over 80 screens during the year, including three Vue sites and two each from Odeon and Everyman.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The team refurbished historic buildings, including the Keidel family pharmacy and one of Fredericksburg’s first bars.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Really Wild sells online and has one stand-alone store, at 53 Sloane Square, which will be refurbished in early 2026.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2018, to commemorate Porsche’s seven decades in existence, Porsche Cars Great Britain refurbished 20 cars from across the marque’s timeline, and this was one of them.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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The result is a familiar system with modernized numbers and a longer runway before any major changes are expected.—
Emma Waldman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The company's entry into offshore energy, servicing wind turbines, alongside its modernized fleet also strengthen its market position and diversify its revenue streams, supporting wider profit margins and faster growth than competitors.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this case, the entire college campus is going to have to be rebuilt and relocated to make way for the ballpark and the district.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The stories describe lives lost, but also lives rebuilt.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The remodeled facility also features a workout floor.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of the bedrooms was in the finished basement, which also had a remodeled bathroom and a living space.—
Rachel Wharton,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It’s been 25 years since the stadium was last renovated.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The show is just the latest of numerous concert events at PeopleBank Arena since the former XL Center was rebranded and renovated last year.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
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Consumers are turning to nondigital activities for entertainment in an effort to unplug, reclaim their attention spans and find renewed fulfillment in real-life experiences.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The water main break near Denby High School was repaired by early Tuesday afternoon.—
Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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All but one had been repaired as of Monday afternoon, said Jasmine Morris, an OKC Utilities spokeswoman.—
Jessie Christopher Smith,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.
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