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as in remodeling
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as in improvement
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Recent Examples of renovation
Northwest School of the Arts Northwest School of the Arts previously had an $11 million renovation completed as part of the bond CMS passed in 2017.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump has threatened to sue Powell over the renovation.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Here are the paint colors to avoid and the shades to lean into for a north-facing room in your next home renovation project.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Powell confirmed in an unusual direct video statement Sunday evening that federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation related to his Senate Banking Committee testimony on the renovation of Fed office buildings.
—John Melloy,yun Li, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Off The Record, as it's currently styled, opened in 2001 following a significant renovation.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The investigation is related to Powell’s testimony earlier this year about the multi-year renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings, Powell said in a video message released by the Fed.
—Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
Large Whirlpool Tubs Another renovation that rarely pays off, according to experts, is large whirlpool tubs.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Along with renovation projects, new construction is also eligible to receive this lending.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump has threatened to sue Powell over the renovation.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Here are the paint colors to avoid and the shades to lean into for a north-facing room in your next home renovation project.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
Powell confirmed in an unusual direct video statement Sunday evening that federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation related to his Senate Banking Committee testimony on the renovation of Fed office buildings.
—John Melloy,yun Li, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Off The Record, as it's currently styled, opened in 2001 following a significant renovation.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
The investigation is related to Powell’s testimony earlier this year about the multi-year renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings, Powell said in a video message released by the Fed.
—Elizabeth Schulze, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026
Large Whirlpool Tubs Another renovation that rarely pays off, according to experts, is large whirlpool tubs.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Along with renovation projects, new construction is also eligible to receive this lending.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovation
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But efforts to mitigate human harms—restricting harvests, remodeling dams, breeding salmon in hatcheries—are yielding diminishing returns.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Once remodeling at Mac’s Old House is complete, Martinez and Harrison will transfer restaurant operations to Sheri Vallero and her children, Terriane Reed and Roger Born, who have experience in the food industry.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rheinmetall revealed that the technology will reduce the production costs of green hydrogen through lower investment in the overall system, accompanied by a doubling of power density or an improvement in efficiency of over 10%.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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But Benet President Bill Myers and Athletic Director Scott Lawler say the improvements are long overdue, noting the current stadium was built in 1961, preceding the houses that would come later.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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During the off season, the 15-acre water park will undergo a major refurbishment for the first time in nearly a decade.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
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The refurbishment of the Historic Hilton in Milwaukee has been completed.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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In the end, the standard-boat cabin had 400 stickies noting upgrades and modifications Revolution wanted.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The successful modification of these conductive proteins brings the world closer to a future where sustainable energy storage is the norm, not the exception.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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LeMarque was fitted with prosthetic feet and went through months of rehabilitation.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Covenant Health operates hospitals, nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living residences and elder care organizations across New England and parts of Pennsylvania.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The break was necessary, though uncomfortable, to make some alterations before allowing this work to become my lifestyle again.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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His medication was reportedly changed or adjusted before the killings, though an exact time frame for that alteration was not revealed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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So now, the ramshackle Coinjock School sits in the restaurant’s backyard and his plan for restoration keeps getting more ambitious with each passing year.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Novander said the trail project will include restoration of areas disturbed by the project, including potentially replacing felled trees.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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To lawyers who paid Law Firm Headquarters (the Chhabra’s mass tort call center) for client referrals and partnered with Alpha Law (the pseudo law firm Vince operated with Ron), the settlement value of a plaintiff with revision surgery could be worth ten to fifteen times as much as one without.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some called for a complete reversal of the measure, while others asked for rule revisions.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Renovation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renovation. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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