Thesaurus results for REFURBISHMENT

refurbishment

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Definition of refurbishment

as in rehabilitation

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Recent Examples of refurbishment That includes the retrieval of both stages back at their Starbase launch pad, for refurbishment and reuse on future flights. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 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 As part of the three-year refurbishment, Harvey Nichols has also transformed its fourth floor into a wellness space with a 360-degree offer. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 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 China is nearing a key decision point, in which refurbishment of its steel sectors could lock in the high-emissions industry’s carbon output for more than a decade, a top expert noted. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 30 June 2026 LondonReuters — King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, royal officials said on Thursday, ending nearly two centuries of the central London landmark serving as the British monarch’s primary residence. — CNN Money, 26 June 2026 Around $487 million (£370 million) is being spent on the London landmark as part of a 10-year refurbishment plan. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 26 June 2026 In Monday’s annual Homeowners Association board election, president Karl de Borbon is running for a ninth consecutive term against opponents who accuse him of rigging last year’s election and a June 8 vote for a swimming pool deck refurbishment project and a bylaw amendment. — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

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Darline Graham, a mother of two, earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston, a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling and is a certified public manager, according to the release.

— Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Officials have said the modular jail will be used until a permanent detention and rehabilitation center is built.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

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North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The Reflecting Pools has been closed off to visitors following the peeling paint and algae in the water shortly after the renovation was initially deemed complete.

— Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of renovation

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By 2014, the Army Corps of Engineers declared its intent to remove the mural with no immediate plans for restoration.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Butler was one of several key women in the history of environmental restoration who took advantage of the fact that botany was not entirely restricted to men—though this also meant that it was denigrated as a feminine pastime.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of restoration

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Perhaps the Canucks will add a veteran defender to push their young blueliners for minutes, or target a reclamation project veteran at a conservative price point.

— Thomas Drance, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Former Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson, who had a bounceback 2025-26, and perpetual reclamation project Patrik Laine could also hit the open the market.

— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 28 June 2026

Definition of reclamation

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Museum officials took great care not to change the nature of the institution despite its significant facelift.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum opened up online about her decision to get a facelift at the age of 60 and shared a first look at her bandaged face on social media just hours after the procedure took place.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of facelift

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