refurbishment

noun

Definition of refurbishmentnext
as in rehabilitation

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Recent Examples of refurbishment The updates to Willow Springs will also blend a mix of classic style and modern amenities, though the refurbishment process will take plenty of time to play out. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 The refurbishment introduced new oak floors and sheetrock walls installed to float just above the floor. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 July 2026 The current multi-year refurbishment, which started in late 2019, is a painstaking attempt to thoroughly modernize the interior facilities both aesthetically and operationally while paying tribute to the original 19th-century elegance. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026 The problem is that, with the signs of damage, such a heat shield would appear to require a fair amount of inspection and refurbishment before another launch. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026 The expansion of fabrics is part of an ongoing refurbishment and reorganization of the store to reflect new trends and changing shopping patterns. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Starship is designed for full reusability, with both Super Heavy and Ship capable of returning to their launch site for landing and refurbishment, which means making sure there's enough fuel in the tank to make the journey back. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 July 2026 California’s Disneyland reopened one of its most iconic rides following a refurbishment, bringing the beloved attraction back with groundbreaking, next-generation technology. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 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. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishment
  1. rehabilitation
  2. renovation
  3. restoration
  4. remodeling
  5. reclamation
  6. reconstruction
  7. rehab
  8. facelift
Noun
  • Combs is participating in a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at FCI Fort Dix, while his legal team continues to appeal his conviction and sentence, calling the punishment excessive and seeking acquittal or resentencing.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Min Aung Hlaing took a significant step toward would-be political rehabilitation in April when he was sworn in as president following an election held in phases in December and January.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of rehabilitation
Noun
  • The school is in the due diligence period and aims to close on the property soon ahead of renovation work to turn office space back into classrooms for the 2027-28 school year.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Department of Justice said evidence shows Reflecting Pool damage was due to faulty renovation.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of renovation
Noun
  • Learn what happened during the Great Depression and see what restoration looked like in the 1970s.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The article emphasizes that true status now lies in effective recovery, transforming physical restoration into a lucrative experience and a key marketing language for brands.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of restoration
Noun
  • The pair is busy with the remodeling of the building that’s going to be the home for their new restaurant and are excited to share a part of African cuisine with the Keller community.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • The Fox was taken over by a consortium of filmmakers led by Jason Reitman, who is working on remodeling the venue and has opened it to screenings this summer in advance of the remodeling as the Director’s Village.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of remodeling
Noun
  • The fire has also forced evacuations at Spokane’s veterans’ hospital, water reclamation facility and waste-to-energy plant, city officials said.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In Chaplin, a $1,938,092 project on Lynch Road and Chewink Road will repair intersection drainage and surface reclamation.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of reclamation
Noun
  • Unless reconstruction or repair is required, most people do not have to undergo surgery to reduce their discomfort.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Detectives also partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which produced a facial reconstruction of the victim and circulated her image publicly.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of reconstruction
Noun
  • Natalie, meanwhile, finds Zack wandering back toward the house, unharmed, having simply walked out of rehab.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026
  • His surviving brother was 60 pounds, but has since put on 30 pounds while in rehab.
    — Alice Gainer, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of rehab
Noun
  • The multifunction steering wheel also has real buttons, as the Jetta never got a facelift with the controversial capacitive steering wheel, but the climate controls are on a capacitive panel that is at least backlit at night.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The project to give the pool a facelift to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday began in April, but has been beset by difficulties after it became plagued by an algae bloom and the pool’s new blue lining began to peel.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of facelift

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