as in refurbishment
the act or an instance of bringing something damaged or worn back to its original state
When the restoration was complete, the decades-old building looked almost as good as it had when it was new.
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Recent Examples of restoration
Notably, the plan will include restoration of the iconic Barrett Ranch House, a historic 1891 Victorian farmhouse that has sat abandoned and deteriorating for years.
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
If your wooden pieces have seen better days, a more involved restoration may be in order.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
If your wooden pieces have seen better days, a deeper restoration might be in order.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Asian swamp eels pose a threat to native species, and also have the potential to disrupt Florida Everglades restoration efforts.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
If your wooden pieces have seen better days, a more involved restoration may be in order.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
If your wooden pieces have seen better days, a deeper restoration might be in order.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Asian swamp eels pose a threat to native species, and also have the potential to disrupt Florida Everglades restoration efforts.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restoration
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Former Johnson spokesperson Cassio Mendoza said in November the city expected to spend just north of $19 million to purchase the property, with the rest of the funds expected to go to refurbishment.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Mobile Launch Tower sustained moderate damage, and it will soon be returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida for refurbishment and then stacking operations for the next mission.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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The renovation remains closely aligned with the home’s original character, preserving its architectural integrity while layering in thoughtful updates.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Wild lease, which runs out in 2035, would be extended another 30 years under the renovation plan, alongside the city’s half-cent sales tax, which covers certain arena maintenance costs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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In collaboration with local partners, including DLR Group, Artaic Group, Benjamin West and Milender White, the full-scale reconstruction of the guestrooms, corridors and elevator landings was completed in 14 months while the hotel remained fully operational.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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This similarity suggests that superconductivity in nickelates may be related to Fermi surface reconstruction and electronic symmetry.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Alden operates more than 40 sites in the Chicago area, Rockford and Wisconsin, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing and memory care.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Snell will likely face hitters in the live BP situation a couple more times, eventually adding a third inning before going on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Restoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restoration. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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