REFURNISHING Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

refurnishing

verb

present participle of refurnish

as in refitting

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There was nothing fluky about the victory Western Michigan was preparing to celebrate.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

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Organizations that invest in trust, well-being, continuous learning and upskilling will be best positioned to attract and retain talent while fortifying business performance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
On Monday, Kiffin said LSU would consider fortifying his team’s defensive tackle depth with another player.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

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