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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Special administrative measures An existing unit was refurbished at the Brooklyn federal detention center to become the SAMs unit after the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, where it was previously located, closed in the summer of 2021, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
And even when a device can't be refurbished, recycling is important for the domestic supply chain of minerals and rare earths, said Terence Musho, an associate professor of engineering at West Virginia University.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Knott’s Berry Farm has refurbished its historic Bird Cage Theatre, a place for vaudeville-style, fourth-wall-breaking shows.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Crystal’s two small ships, both refurbished in 2023 and accommodating 606 and 740 guests respectively, lead the industry in the amount of space per passenger.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Vader also refurbished the old neon lighting that once wound throughout Rockies.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The car looks to be in wonderful shape, but it should be noted that while the car has totaled just over 1,000 miles since it was refurbished, its true mileage is unknown.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
At the time of our stay, the kitchen was being refurbished, so there was no room service.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Special administrative measures An existing unit was refurbished at the Brooklyn federal detention center to become the SAMs unit after the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, where it was previously located, closed in the summer of 2021, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
—Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
And even when a device can't be refurbished, recycling is important for the domestic supply chain of minerals and rare earths, said Terence Musho, an associate professor of engineering at West Virginia University.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Knott’s Berry Farm has refurbished its historic Bird Cage Theatre, a place for vaudeville-style, fourth-wall-breaking shows.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Crystal’s two small ships, both refurbished in 2023 and accommodating 606 and 740 guests respectively, lead the industry in the amount of space per passenger.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Mahrouq said the motel’s roadside sign with its three palm trees is still being refurbished, using what’s salvageable from the original.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Vader also refurbished the old neon lighting that once wound throughout Rockies.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The car looks to be in wonderful shape, but it should be noted that while the car has totaled just over 1,000 miles since it was refurbished, its true mileage is unknown.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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What followed was an extensive renovation that transformed the 18th-century property into a modernized retreat, although according to Barrymore, the scale of the project appears to have influenced her decision to sell sooner than expected.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Political authority was centralized under the emperor, the old feudal order was dismantled, and sweeping military, economic, and administrative reforms enabled Japan to emerge as a modernized industrial and military power.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The chimneys have been rebuilt, insulation improved, and many of the home’s original windows restored, with others replaced where needed.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Wade rebuilt his career with a two-year stint at McNeese that included 50 wins and two trips to March Madness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Finding professional help was not always possible while driving through remote areas in her remodeled bus, so Walker often sought guidance online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Deadline exclusively revealed in January, the remodeled venue on West 42nd Street near 10th Avenue was being transformed into a fully functioning Nashville bar called the Wicked Tickle, the setting for a tale of two young singer-songwriters looking for their big break.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Those debates featured former coach Williams and player Tyler Hansbrough, both of whom were part of a campaign to have the current Smith Center renovated.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plans for New Planes United’s event included two planes parked in its hangar that attendees could walk through, one new and one renovated.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Increasing awareness about nutritional issues and problems caused by climate change have spurred renewed interest in fonio as an alternative to popular grains such as rice and wheat in the 21st century.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The floor drain was also backed up, and the facility wasn’t allowed to sell open food until the wastewater system could be repaired.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Crews have also repaired viaducts north of the bridge during the closure.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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