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
Stutzman’s questioning of where Qatar’s money is funneling comes after the Arab country donated a luxury jet to the U.S. to be retrofitted for use as Air Force One for Trump.
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
But most of these tools are horizontal, retrofitted, or inspiration-only.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Alaska Airlines is working to retrofit their fleet to meet the mandate and already has six airplanes that have 25-hour CVRs.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
United Airlines' plans to retrofit its entire regional fleet with Starlink connectivity have hit a roadblock, at least temporarily.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
But most of these tools are horizontal, retrofitted, or inspiration-only.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Alaska Airlines is working to retrofit their fleet to meet the mandate and already has six airplanes that have 25-hour CVRs.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
United Airlines' plans to retrofit its entire regional fleet with Starlink connectivity have hit a roadblock, at least temporarily.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofit
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And for professionals facing career transitions, volunteering is a way to rediscover one’s mission, re-skill and rebuild.—
Leslye Moore,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Expanding our defense industries and rebuilding our stocks of weaponry and strategic materials is a critical part of that.—
The Editors,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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Teens benefit most from opportunities that blend rigorous academics or real-world work, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on projects — experiences that build skills and confidence long after college applications are done.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For instance, social connection lifts our mood and benefits health overall — and friends can hold people accountable when building new, healthy habits.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofit. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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