as in to rebuild
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 refurbish
The notes said the Marriner S. Eccles building, one of the two being refurbished, now has some new upgrades for security purposes.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The masterplan includes a $1.5 billion makeover of its retail properties: On the to-do list is refurbishing eight of its 34 malls and building new ones to add 700,000 square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) by 2028 to the current 2.2 million square meters.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Nearby is the Early Childhood Learning Center, also recently refurbished.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Based in a sleepy English village, the company started out by refurbishing BMC A-series engines, then moved on to complete Mini restorations.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
The masterplan includes a $1.5 billion makeover of its retail properties: On the to-do list is refurbishing eight of its 34 malls and building new ones to add 700,000 square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) by 2028 to the current 2.2 million square meters.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Nearby is the Early Childhood Learning Center, also recently refurbished.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Based in a sleepy English village, the company started out by refurbishing BMC A-series engines, then moved on to complete Mini restorations.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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Gibson decided to raise her children in Dallas, knowing many schools in New Orleans were shutting down and her hometown needed time to rebuild.—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Penix’s big arm and aggressive mentality will have to take that up a level to carry a defense that is rebuilding.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Montesi plans to renovate the red brick facades and add an office building.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Aug. 2025
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The pizzeria was one of 50 restaurants across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands that will each receive a $50,000 grant to help renovate and grow their businesses.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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The vehicles were made with a faulty body control module, so dealers will repair the vehicles for free in two groups.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Damage has been reported in 20 to 25 sites throughout Milwaukee County Parks, some of which needs to be repaired immediately for safety, such as sinkholes, erosion and damage to railings.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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