refurbishing

present participle of refurbish

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of refurbishing 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
Verb
  • New ships to support Golden Dome The contract comes as the US government places greater emphasis on rebuilding domestic shipbuilding capacity and strengthening the maritime industrial base.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • The federal money would go toward projects like restoring and rebuilding infrastructure, parks, schools and senior centers, as well as housing and residential support.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Energy experts have said all along that repairing this damage would take some time, even if a sustainable peace deal was reached.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • That includes, but is not limited to, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, parks and public facilities; repairing and replacing aging infrastructure and storm drains; fire protection, paramedics, crime prevention and emergency response.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Kansas City is proposing a $100 million bond to support the city’s Housing Trust Fund, which aims to create and rehabilitate affordable housing in the city and address blight by renovating vacant properties.
    Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • In June, the sheriff’s department requested a transfer of $890,722 toward renovating the indoor shooting range, which the council approved.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Refurbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on refurbishing

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster