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 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.
—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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
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One last comeback The Spurs started the fourth quarter by rebuilding their lead – a huge dunk by Wembanayama extended the lead to a nine-point margin with 10 minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Reopening the Straits will allow trapped tankers to resume travel and inventories to begin rebuilding, although how quickly production can be restored and how much demand will rebound are open questions.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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
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He’s fully recovered from his surgery repairing a torn right ACL and meniscus damage, returning in January after being sidelined for more than a year recovering.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Making it a livable loft Mango started renovating the loft immediately, which, after breaking up with his girlfriend a few months later, also wound up becoming a live-work space.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
10 June 2026
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The process of renovating Town Hall is still underway with windows recently installed in the Main Hall.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Refurbishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbishing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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