refurbishing

present participle of refurbish

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Recent Examples of refurbishing Expanding and refurbishing St James’ Park would bring an uptick in matchday income, but a state-of-the-art stadium with greater capacity and larger, dedicated corporate areas would be transformative. George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Other improvements for the east side of Dogwood Park would include refurbishing the ball fields and resurfacing the basketball courts. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 At the reopening ceremony, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum credited Trump for refurbishing the nation’s capital ahead of the Fourth of July. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 Although both militaries have procured a large number of artillery pieces through foreign aid, domestic development, and refurbishing older systems, these losses are very significant. Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Other work has included refurbishing the pedestrian overpass between the 10th Avenue and Franklin Road interchanges, adding a sound wall along Hannibal Street and installing a traffic signal at the westbound ramps at the Centennial interchange. Rose Evans june 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 June 2026 After a period of neglect, new owners took over in 2017 and have been refurbishing the property with a more inclusive touch. David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 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 The rules also encourage refurbishing to extend product life, but final responsibility ends only when the product is properly recycled. Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
Verb
  • As for rebuilding America’s shipbuilding capability, the idea is to effectively reindustrialize rather than rely on imports of ships and hardware from abroad.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
  • An assessment last year by the World Bank said rebuilding Syria is expected to cost about $216 billion.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Our Mission Robotic Vehicle is opening the door to a future where repairing, upgrading and building in space is part of the routine, not the exception.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • The Mecklenburg Public Health Department also recommends installing or repairing screens on windows and doors.
    Eva Flowe July 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • To some, renovating and reopening a midsize concert hall in 2026 is a perilous venture.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
  • The project is part of a long-term vision for the school that includes adding a new academic wing along with renovating existing learning and ministry spaces, according to the academy.
    Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026

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“Refurbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishing. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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