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
The rules also encourage refurbishing to extend product life, but final responsibility ends only when the product is properly recycled.
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Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
According to the district, funding investments include building a new high school, improving ADA accessibility, renovating two pools, updating HVAC systems, bathrooms, refurbishing athletic centers and more.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
While some builders — like Oracle’s partner Crusoe — are refurbishing old transformers or relying on other strategies, uncertainty around the AI buildout has been rising.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
The institution is expected to turn to private donors to help support refurbishing some of the building's more exclusive areas, such as lounges.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The Community Park District of La Grange Park broke ground on its Recreation Center refurbishing with an event that drew about 60 leaders and residents.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
By replacing rather than refurbishing, the full complement of missiles can remain on alert.
—David Szondy
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
Moody National plans to start refurbishing in the next 12 to 18 months as part of Silo Village’s second phase.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Other project goals include refurbishing the pedestrian overpass, building a sound wall along Hannibal Street and adding a signal at the westbound ramps at the Centennial Way Interchange.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
According to the district, funding investments include building a new high school, improving ADA accessibility, renovating two pools, updating HVAC systems, bathrooms, refurbishing athletic centers and more.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
While some builders — like Oracle’s partner Crusoe — are refurbishing old transformers or relying on other strategies, uncertainty around the AI buildout has been rising.
—Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
The institution is expected to turn to private donors to help support refurbishing some of the building's more exclusive areas, such as lounges.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The Community Park District of La Grange Park broke ground on its Recreation Center refurbishing with an event that drew about 60 leaders and residents.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
By replacing rather than refurbishing, the full complement of missiles can remain on alert.
—David Szondy
april 05, New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
Moody National plans to start refurbishing in the next 12 to 18 months as part of Silo Village’s second phase.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Other project goals include refurbishing the pedestrian overpass, building a sound wall along Hannibal Street and adding a signal at the westbound ramps at the Centennial Way Interchange.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
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The Red Sox could also call old friend Paul Toboni, who left his post as Red Sox assistant general manager last fall to take over as head of baseball operations for the rebuilding Washington Nationals.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Nehemiah organized the city’s rebuilding through a collaborative process based on shared responsibility.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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This consists of repairing or improving lighting, ADA-accessible restrooms, elevators and escalators.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Emollients sink into the skin to fill in all those tiny gaps, repairing the lipid barrier so your face feels soft, flexible, and smooth instead of rough and itchy.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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The plan included renovating the historic building, building an additional station north of the train tracks, and developing the surrounding land.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The renovations included painting columns, refurbishing marble, replacing chairs and renovating stages, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Refurbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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