as in rebuilds
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 refurbishes
The existing playground equipment is being donated to Kids Around the World, a nonprofit organization that refurbishes and donates old playground equipment to parks worldwide.
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Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
During the winter season the department typically takes a break in mosquito surveillance and refurbishes their traps.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
During the winter season the department typically takes a break in mosquito surveillance and refurbishes their traps.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishes
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The follicular phase runs from day 6 to day 14, when estrogen rises steadily, energy rebuilds and some research points to a peak cognition window.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Northwestern researchers designed a material that physically builds, dismantles, and rebuilds itself to manage energy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Brooke touches upon the topic with her partner on the show, HGTV's Scott McGillivray, while the pair renovates different spaces in a Las Vegas home as part of the competition.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Nazuna For a smaller-scale option, check out Nazuna, which renovates traditional homes and runs them as small ryokan (traditional inns) or private villas.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many newer systems still have significant useful life remaining, making repairs a better financial value.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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With three types of hyaluronic acid, ectoin, and the brand’s signature thermal spring water, the moisturizer restores hydration, repairs a weak skin barrier, and plumps sagging skin.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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“Refurbishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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