as in rebuilds
to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)
They are refurbishing the old house. They sell refurbished computers.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
Verb
-
Be that city that adapts, moves forward, builds and rebuilds, figures it out, gets big things done.—
Gia Biagi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
-
While Miami has had their share of teardowns and rebuilds, the team won World Series titles in 1997 and 2003.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Nathan Swain repairs a ford just west of the settlement that was washed away during a recent rainstorm.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Refurbishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishes. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
