as in repaired
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 renovated
It’s been 25 years since the stadium was last renovated.
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Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The show is just the latest of numerous concert events at PeopleBank Arena since the former XL Center was rebranded and renovated last year.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The home, which the couple later renovated and expanded with a second story, remains a favorite of Sam’s to this day, something his sister is quick to joke about.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Once a popular place to stay along the Imperial River, the hotel was renovated by the City of Bonita Springs in 2006 to serve as a public educational space.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
The stairs had been built in 1989 and renovated in 2002.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The home’s interiors have been stylishly and cheerfully updated with bright-white walls, contemporary creamy furniture, and a sleek, streamlined bathroom and kitchen that look like they were renovated yesterday.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
The hotel has been renovated and become part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection since 2012, when Elias passed away and his daughter Christiana became the new hotelier.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The new restaurant took over and renovated the former Arby’s location vacated last year.
—Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 22 Jan. 2026
Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The show is just the latest of numerous concert events at PeopleBank Arena since the former XL Center was rebranded and renovated last year.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
The home, which the couple later renovated and expanded with a second story, remains a favorite of Sam’s to this day, something his sister is quick to joke about.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Once a popular place to stay along the Imperial River, the hotel was renovated by the City of Bonita Springs in 2006 to serve as a public educational space.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
The stairs had been built in 1989 and renovated in 2002.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The home’s interiors have been stylishly and cheerfully updated with bright-white walls, contemporary creamy furniture, and a sleek, streamlined bathroom and kitchen that look like they were renovated yesterday.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
The hotel has been renovated and become part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection since 2012, when Elias passed away and his daughter Christiana became the new hotelier.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The new restaurant took over and renovated the former Arby’s location vacated last year.
—Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovated
Verb
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The water main break near Denby High School was repaired by early Tuesday afternoon.—
Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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All but one had been repaired as of Monday afternoon, said Jasmine Morris, an OKC Utilities spokeswoman.—
Jessie Christopher Smith,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this case, the entire college campus is going to have to be rebuilt and relocated to make way for the ballpark and the district.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The stories describe lives lost, but also lives rebuilt.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sutter’s Fort Sutter’s Fort has been reconstructed at its original location.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Once under state ownership, Laurel Park would be reconstructed to serve as a thoroughbred training facility.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Schulte agreed to take on a list of facilities things that needed to get fixed and families donated enough to take care of immediate needs like the center’s elevator and plumbing issues.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The competitor, Drew Fleschut, triumphed over the hairstyle competition with a sweet tribute to actor David Spade's 2001 comedy Joe Dirt, in which the Saturday Night Live alum played a janitor with a mullet fixed to the top of his head as a baby.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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