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
At the reopening ceremony, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum credited Trump for refurbishing the nation’s capital ahead of the Fourth of July.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
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While players, managers and front-office executives came and went over nearly 60 years, Anixter remained a constant, witnessing everything from rebuilding seasons to the franchise-ending 2016 World Series championship.
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Around the same time, Middaugh was rebuilding her own life after relocating across the country for a relationship that eventually ended.
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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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The refurbishment of Freedom Plaza was part of the administration’s beautification projects, which included repairing fountains in the district and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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The redevelopment includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redeveloping the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood.
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“Refurbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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