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or retrofit
as in rebuilt
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 retrofitted
Clint, who worshipped his dad, was his sidekick on those travels in a Volkswagen van retrofitted to make room for a couple of horses.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Aboulafia questions if that schedule offers enough time to properly retrofit the Qatari jet for presidential use.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Guest rooms have been retrofitted with granny-chic chenille bedspreads, while modern upgrades include plush mattresses.
—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
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
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Aboulafia questions if that schedule offers enough time to properly retrofit the Qatari jet for presidential use.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Guest rooms have been retrofitted with granny-chic chenille bedspreads, while modern upgrades include plush mattresses.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofitted
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The original residence was beyond repair, so it was removed and rebuilt on the same footprint as a modest 1,250-square-foot home.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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Five sets of tees were rebuilt with a classic square design, while every greenside bunker complex was repositioned to better frame the greens.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It is built along one bank of the Great Zab river that meanders through northeastern Iraq.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Cougars, who were one shot away from winning a national championship last April, deserve an assist for the juggernaut that Lloyd built this year.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Retrofitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofitted. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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