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
During the winter season the department typically takes a break in mosquito surveillance and refurbishes their traps.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishes
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And more grocery stores are on the way through new builds or rebuilds.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even if a developer tears down and rebuilds, the new units will almost certainly command higher rents, pushing them out of reach for the tenants who previously relied on those properties.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
24 Mar. 2026
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Murphy plans to expand the menu as the former Test Kitchen space renovates through the first half of 2026.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 Feb. 2026
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The company installs, renovates, maintains, repairs and replaces heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, monitoring, fire protection and other systems.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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That’s the stage of sleep where the brain consolidates memory, repairs muscle and runs the nightly glymphatic cleaning cycle.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Overnight is when the skin repairs itself, produces collagen, and resets for a healthier-looking complexion.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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