as in rebuilding
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 retrofitting
The company is retrofitting dozens of distribution centers with robotics and automation technologies, with a target completion date of 2030.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Allen was registered undecided on the bill, but said the deadlines might not be feasible because the utilities have to get approval from FAA and the Federal Communications Commission, which can slow down retrofitting.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
This can be done in different ways, such as retrofitting a facility to emit directly into a storage location or by building vacuumlike structures to suck up emissions.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Brewster was not a subsequent occupant retrofitting someone else’s floor plan.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Freedom 250 has so far spent $10 million retrofitting six tractor-trailer trucks with mobile history exhibits created in partnership with Hillsdale College, a private conservative Christian school, and PragerU, a conservative media organization.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Superintendent Peggy Buffington said the school is no longer a viable option for the school district because of its age and difficulty in retrofitting it.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Choosing the right production line from the outset is far more cost-effective than retrofitting to meet sudden increases in order volume.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Here, too, our development and manufacturing capabilities enable the introduction of sustainable electrical systems that are also suitable for retrofitting.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Allen was registered undecided on the bill, but said the deadlines might not be feasible because the utilities have to get approval from FAA and the Federal Communications Commission, which can slow down retrofitting.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 17 Feb. 2026
This can be done in different ways, such as retrofitting a facility to emit directly into a storage location or by building vacuumlike structures to suck up emissions.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Brewster was not a subsequent occupant retrofitting someone else’s floor plan.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Freedom 250 has so far spent $10 million retrofitting six tractor-trailer trucks with mobile history exhibits created in partnership with Hillsdale College, a private conservative Christian school, and PragerU, a conservative media organization.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Superintendent Peggy Buffington said the school is no longer a viable option for the school district because of its age and difficulty in retrofitting it.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Choosing the right production line from the outset is far more cost-effective than retrofitting to meet sudden increases in order volume.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Here, too, our development and manufacturing capabilities enable the introduction of sustainable electrical systems that are also suitable for retrofitting.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofitting
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On a rebuilding team, coming off a 119-loss season, Karros is intent on being part of the turnaround by playing 24-karat defense at the hot corner and becoming an offensive force — starting this season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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The strikes escalate tensions despite a ceasefire as Israel accuses Hezbollah of rebuilding military capabilities in the region.—
Fadi Tawil,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ongoing cost of TK is about $3 billion a year; the state has also put $1 billion toward implementing the new program, including building improvements to accommodate younger kids.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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DeMellier is scaling fast, building serious sales momentum ahead of opening its first flagship in London’s Sloane Square later this year.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Retrofitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofitting. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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