as in to rebuild
to provide (something) with new parts that were not available when it was originally built
The factory has been retrofitted to meet the new safety regulations. We can retrofit your car with the new fuel system.
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Recent Examples of retrofit
Allen was registered undecided on the bill, but said the deadlines might not be feasible because the utilities have to get approval from FAA and the Federal Communications Commission, which can slow down retrofitting.
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
The Charger 2 works with around 95% of third-party power stations, so users are free to retrofit their builds.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Brewster was not a subsequent occupant retrofitting someone else’s floor plan.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
But the facility was reopened in March 2025 and retrofitted to again house children.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
The Charger 2 works with around 95% of third-party power stations, so users are free to retrofit their builds.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Brewster was not a subsequent occupant retrofitting someone else’s floor plan.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
But the facility was reopened in March 2025 and retrofitted to again house children.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for retrofit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofit
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As the United States continues a significant military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has taken steps to signal its readiness for war, including fortifying its nuclear sites and rebuilding missile production facilities.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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At first, the job seems almost too good to be true — beautiful house, steady pay, a chance to rebuild her life.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, researchers at LNET reported building a nanoscale HV device using silicon nanopillars, in which fluid samples evaporated in the channels created by the spaces between them.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company plans to build a 500 megawatt data center in Deuel County, but only if the state puts forth a tax exemption.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofit. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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