as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
will have to renovate the house extensively before we can move in
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Recent Examples of renovate
The recently renovated Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota is just a five-minute drive from the beach and downtown and adjacent to the Legacy Trail, a popular spot for biking, walking, and running.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Purchased and meticulously renovated by Boylan Heights locals Sarah and Jeff Shepherd, the property melds historic charm with modern sensibility.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
To announce the divisional matchup, the team references the viral TMZ exclusive report that Donna Kelce was renovating her home back in March.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 15 May 2026
Last week, OnStage board president Hannah Bell learned that the theater has to find a new home as the city plans to renovate the historic Old Bedford School, originally built in 1915.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Purchased and meticulously renovated by Boylan Heights locals Sarah and Jeff Shepherd, the property melds historic charm with modern sensibility.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
To announce the divisional matchup, the team references the viral TMZ exclusive report that Donna Kelce was renovating her home back in March.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 15 May 2026
Last week, OnStage board president Hannah Bell learned that the theater has to find a new home as the city plans to renovate the historic Old Bedford School, originally built in 1915.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovate
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But repairing one's image is easier said than done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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City Public Works crews worked all day and late into the night to repair the break.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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For the rebuilding Dolphins, all three of those individuals were in Green Bay last season in quarterback Malik Willis, coach Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Saleh is just beginning to rebuild his program in Tennessee.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Artifacts dating to the Paleolithic era fill the Domenico Ridola Archeological Museum, while the Museum-Workshop of the Peasant Culture reconstructs a cave house, public wine cellar, and blacksmith, cobbler and cabinetmaker studios.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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On May 11, Kerrie's sister, Heidi Gustavson, announced that the mom of three finally underwent surgery to reconstruct a piece of her skull with a custom ceramic piece, given that the original part of her skull could not be reattached.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Broadway producers also caught on to Bradley’s abilities, and hired him to fix dud numbers and even whole shows.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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That said, home equity loan interest rates are fixed and won't change even if the rate climate does, which could be favorable for those concerned about borrowing against their home equity (the home functions as collateral).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Renovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renovate. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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