as in repairs
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 renovates
The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This issue offers readers an intimate look at how one of America’s most beloved and accomplished designers thoughtfully renovates historic homes, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built for family life.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Emily Weaver, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
This issue offers readers an intimate look at how one of America’s most beloved and accomplished designers thoughtfully renovates historic homes, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built for family life.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovates
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Luckily, my friend is a master seamstress and repairs my shoe on the spot.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
17 Sep. 2025
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The nongreasy, fast-absorbing serum supports the scalp with five different types of peptides and repairs hair follicles with protein-rich bioactive keratin ferment and fermented rice powder.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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An ideal scenario for the remainder of the year would have the recent choppiness last a bit longer to qualify as a proper scare, skimming the froth off the speculative stuff and resetting expectations in a way that rebuilds investors' capacity to be surprised to the upside.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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More recent rebuilds utilise innovative systems to get fans through food and drink concessions quicker.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Perfect Neighbor reconstructs the events leading up to and immediately following the shooting, largely via police body camera footage.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Written and directed by Pérez Rial, the film reconstructs the exile of Sosa, who was arrested during a 1978 concert in La Plata and later forced to flee Argentina’s dictatorship.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Its 3000 lumens brightness keeps content crystal clear even in daylight, and auto keystone alignment fixes the picture for you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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How quickly the club fixes the issues and regains its optimal performance is a big part of a successful campaign.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Renovates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renovates. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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