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

The refurbishment of Freedom Plaza was part of the administration’s beautification projects, which included repairing fountains in the district and renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

The redevelopment includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redeveloping the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Now teams are renovating more frequently, and not just new builds or major overhauls, but small renovations of club or premium spaces. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Although a handful of viewers criticized the couple for renovating an old farmhouse, Moore says she's been overwhelmed by the kindness of people who have followed along from around the world. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

O’Sullivan could have directed his energy to renovating the houses, clearing the titles, and renting them out to a then-burgeoning market of aspiring influencers. — Paula Aceves, Curbed, 26 June 2026

In 1983, Coral Gables put $55 million into renovating the Biltmore. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

While Holloway was busy developing Vodkress, Deniot set to work renovating the farm. — Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

Purchasing and renovating the existing buildings could save as much as $111 million compared with constructing new facilities, according to county documents. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026