as in rebuilding
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 refurbishing
Batt said Michigan State has signed a new concession deal with an outside provider, completed new, bigger scoreboards in the football stadium and is refurbishing its luxury boxes, all with an eye on generating more income.
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Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
The Air Force has been refurbishing World War II-era bases deeper in the Pacific and practicing operating from austere airstrips.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
The Air Force has been refurbishing World War II-era bases deeper in the Pacific and practicing operating from austere airstrips.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
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Today, the region is rebuilding while retaining its reputation as a scenic getaway close to Athens, marked by archaeological sites, seaside tavernas, and a landscape shaped by both its beauty and its exposure to natural disasters.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In keeping with showrunner and co-creator Tim Minear‘s theme of change and rebuilding following the stalwart character’s shocking death, Stark said the upcoming installment will track the rest of the 118’s grief.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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One option for repairing the elevated freeway includes removing a portion of it between the Marquette Interchange and the Hoan Bridge, according to the resolutions, and instead building surface streets.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Sumpter’s husband has discovered that the Nipple Nurture Balm is just as effective at soothing and repairing dry, cracked lips.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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The airport has brought in a company to build a new private terminal on hallowed ground, renovating what was once the historic Pan Am headquarters building.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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A couple renovating a 130-year-old home was delighted to discover a music box in the attic, although numerous commenters—drawing from various horror movies—joked that the couple was about to have bigger problems.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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