Synonyms of renovating

renovating

verb

present participle of renovate

as in repairing

to put into good shape or working order again

will have to renovate the house extensively before we can move in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• repairing
• rebuilding
• fixing
• reconstructing
• overhauling
• restoring
• revamping
• patching
• reconditioning
• adjusting
• refurbishing
• modifying
• doctoring
• renewing
• maintaining
• mending
• preparing
• improving
• helping
• aiding
• servicing
• curing
• reviving
• regenerating
• refreshing
• furbishing
• healing
• conditioning
• fixing up
• revitalizing
• readying
• rectifying
• freshening
• reforming
• rejuvenating
• enhancing
• correcting
• redressing
• righting
• enriching
• bettering
• ameliorating
• caring (for)
• refreshening
• meliorating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wrecking
• breaking
• hurting
• ruining
• damaging
• injuring
• defacing
• harming
• spoiling
• impairing
• marring
• disfiguring
• vandalizing
• mutilating
• disabling
• crippling
• flawing
• blemishing
• maiming
• mangling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of renovating

Atrium is renovating an existing building with plans to bring critical services online in 2028 – 12 to 18 months sooner than would otherwise be possible. — Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

The East Colfax Community Collective, operating through a mixed-income neighborhood trust, plans to rebrand the complex and spend $10 million to $12 million renovating the structures. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Marshall Dalton lived in his dream home with his wife and two children, where the couple was in the process of renovating their basement. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

If your tenants are long-term and reliable, speak with them about their needs and preferences and go from there—sometimes repairing rather than renovating can help preserve goodwill and minimize disruption. — Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, the university spent a few years renovating Kadema Hall using campus and state funds. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The Duggars have been known for their house flipping endeavors, purchasing, renovating and selling properties for profit. — Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

As part of the arrangement, the elder Ryan agreed to cover the lion’s share of the differences in building a new stadium, originally priced at $830 million, from the $300 million the university planned to spend on renovating the older one. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Haight said the grants may not cover every expense associated with welcoming visitors, but could help farmers in other ways, such as assisting in renovating barns for events, installing fencing or preparing accommodations for overnight guests. — Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026