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 institution is expected to turn to private donors to help support refurbishing some of the building's more exclusive areas, such as lounges.
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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
The foundation has helped thousands and thousands of kids in the region through refurbishing basketball courts, hosting basketball clinics and promoting academic enrichment.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 27 Mar. 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
Stewart plans on refurbishing the building and adding community meeting spaces.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The money saved by refurbishing it and continuing to use it could then be put into the other state-of-the-art newer technology there, Connor said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
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
The foundation has helped thousands and thousands of kids in the region through refurbishing basketball courts, hosting basketball clinics and promoting academic enrichment.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 27 Mar. 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
Stewart plans on refurbishing the building and adding community meeting spaces.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The money saved by refurbishing it and continuing to use it could then be put into the other state-of-the-art newer technology there, Connor said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
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Love will be joining a rebuilding team in the desert that did not have a 100-yard rusher last season.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some who lost their homes in the Eaton and Palisades fires are rebuilding all-electric due to health and climate concerns.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Crews are repairing and repaving 19th Avenue as part of a project stretching from Golden Gate Park to San Francisco State University.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The more people start repairing or modifying products themselves, the higher that risk becomes.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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The city is renovating the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center to make room for the Gary Health Department.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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After closing, the couple planned to make a few small tweaks, but ended up gut-renovating it over four years, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Refurbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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