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
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.
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Rose Evans
june 23,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
The administration has also completed several smaller projects, such as repairing over 20 fountains and refurbishing around 30 statues and monuments throughout the district.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2026
After a period of neglect, new owners took over in 2017 and have been refurbishing the property with a more inclusive touch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Rose Evans
june 23,
Idaho Statesman,
23 June 2026
The administration has also completed several smaller projects, such as repairing over 20 fountains and refurbishing around 30 statues and monuments throughout the district.
—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
12 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
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Vendors understand that switching platforms often requires rebuilding workflows or migrating complex data structures.
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The money is needed for emergency stabilization of the building, a temporary space for members to hold services, and rebuilding efforts, says the church.
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This included some store closures (including the majority of its off-price Saks Off 5th locations), tapping additional financing, and repairing relationships with brands.
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Blue Origin is hard at work at its Cape Canaveral launch pad, collecting debris and repairing the damage after an explosive accident last month.
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While Holloway was busy developing Vodkress, Deniot set to work renovating the farm.
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
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“Refurbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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