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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofit
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Recent moves — including the removal of sanctions on Malian junta officials — suggest Washington is actively rebuilding ties with these military-run nations.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Israel also pressed on with near-daily strikes, primarily in southern Lebanon, saying that Hezbollah has been trying to rebuild its positions there, killing nearly 400 people while the ceasefire was in place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Canadarm2 more generally helped build the ISS alongside Canadarm, and continues to feature in ISS maintenance spacewalks.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Djokovic said Tien appears to be building a strong team around him and that Michael Chang’s experience with early success should help.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofit. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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