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
Guest rooms have been retrofitted with granny-chic chenille bedspreads, while modern upgrades include plush mattresses.
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The space was retrofitted to include individual dorm rooms, but there wasn't enough space for doors.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In the galley kitchen, Troadec retrofit existing cabinets, added new hardware, and custom-built a banquette with extra storage.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026
Not to retrofit them into models of uncomplicated heroes.
—Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The space was retrofitted to include individual dorm rooms, but there wasn't enough space for doors.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
In the galley kitchen, Troadec retrofit existing cabinets, added new hardware, and custom-built a banquette with extra storage.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026
Not to retrofit them into models of uncomplicated heroes.
—Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofit
Verb
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If feelings rise quickly, slow the tempo, breathe, and handle one issue at a time so cooperation can rebuild itself.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Spacey has been slowly attempting to rebuild his career since the 2023 trial, landing roles in the odd movie, directing others and making appearances at festivals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Why Austin street names reflect the city’s history What Austin's street map reflects, more than anything, is how the city was built — in layers, by different hands, across different eras.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Yes, the robots are half built—but my son’s interests have advanced.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofit. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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