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
Murphy plans to expand the menu as the former Test Kitchen space renovates through the first half of 2026.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Feb. 2026
The company installs, renovates, maintains, repairs and replaces heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, monitoring, fire protection and other systems.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Camping World Stadium will be their home in 2027 while Jacksonville renovates EverBank Field.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.
—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
Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Feb. 2026
The company installs, renovates, maintains, repairs and replaces heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, monitoring, fire protection and other systems.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Camping World Stadium will be their home in 2027 while Jacksonville renovates EverBank Field.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The series — which renovates spaces for millennial families — blends Jazz’s eye for design, Jake’s woodworking skills and their joint love for cooking.
—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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Aimed at improving circularity and extending the life cycle of its products, M&S partnered with Redskinned—a company that repairs, resells and recycles used garments—to operate the eBay storefront.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, your body repairs tissues, balances hormones, regulates metabolism and strengthens immune defenses.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Most rebuilds take between 18 months and two years.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The mural now stands as a symbol of resilience and hope while the neighborhood rebuilds.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bar Fridman-Tell’s lush debut reconstructs the Welsh myth of Blodeuwedd, a woman made of flowers, into a modern dark fairytale with touches of Frankenstein.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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In the doc, Gandbhir reconstructs an escalating dispute between neighbors from video recordings made by 911 responders, revealing a white citizen’s attempt to leverage the police against people of color.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Pocket Grip is also aimed at woodworkers, bike mechanics, electrical technicians, and anyone who regularly fixes stuff around the house.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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One fixes the bone, while the other does skin grafting of the wounds, which adds to recovery time.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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