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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For Mike, who's turning 77 years old next month, the memory of rebuilding after the Tubbs Fire still weighs heavily.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Jokiharju would be better off with a chance to be a regular with the rebuilding San Jose Sharks.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But repairing one's image is easier said than done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The proliferation of unmanned systems has definitely impacted the venerability of the traditional military platforms as well as their housing and repairing facilities.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The school is also renovating the program’s offices and locker rooms, with Turgeon and Martin raising money to help.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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That revenue also helps alleviate traffic in busy areas, adding lanes and renovating roads to tamp down on bumper-to-bumper traffic.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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“Refurbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishing. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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