RETROFIT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

retrofit

verb

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 The ancient Arena has been retrofitted with new wheelchair ramps and accessible restrooms along with other safety upgrades. —

ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 Not to retrofit them into models of uncomplicated heroes. —

Amisha Padnani, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Perhaps its most important practical edge is its ability to be retrofitted into existing structures. —

Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026 Every 777 has since been retrofitted with a new version of the unit. —

Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retrofit

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Iran rebuilt key facilities after both attacks.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
After her departure and some player graduations, Western Kentucky needed to rebuild the roster.

— Grace Raynor, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026