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
By replacing rather than refurbishing, the full complement of missiles can remain on alert.
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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
These resolutions are a declaration of hope, an attempt at refreshing and refurbishing stale practices.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 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
United did survey fans about a new stadium last year and stated that 52 per cent of the 50,000-plus season ticket holders, executive club members and members preferred a new build, compared with 31 per cent who supported refurbishing the existing stadium.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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
These resolutions are a declaration of hope, an attempt at refreshing and refurbishing stale practices.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 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
United did survey fans about a new stadium last year and stated that 52 per cent of the 50,000-plus season ticket holders, executive club members and members preferred a new build, compared with 31 per cent who supported refurbishing the existing stadium.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
Verb
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Centred on intimate portraits of women rebuilding their lives, the film follows individuals shaping a future in the shadow of a shared past.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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So are the Chiefs finally rebuilding?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The case is unfolding more than three years after the couple bought their boat in Texas, worked together on repairing it and sailed along the southern coast before ending up in the Bahamas.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The luxury department store chain employs 1,500 people to provide tailoring and alternations, from hemming jeans and repairing rips to fitting suits and reworking evening gowns.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For years, a standard part of renovating a town house was bringing the basement kitchen up, to the former dining room, near the living room.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ikome viewed the pope’s visit as symbolic, noting that Biya had invested in significant infrastructure projects in Bamenda, including renovating its airport, in preparation for the visit, which could be positive for local residents.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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