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
But retrofitting these systems across large existing fleets remains slow and expensive.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s a growing trend of Charlotteans transforming their formal dining rooms or retrofitting an unused space to create mahjong parlors, Axios previously reported.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
The company is retrofitting dozens of distribution centers with robotics and automation technologies, with a target completion date of 2030.
—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
Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
There’s a growing trend of Charlotteans transforming their formal dining rooms or retrofitting an unused space to create mahjong parlors, Axios previously reported.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2026
The company is retrofitting dozens of distribution centers with robotics and automation technologies, with a target completion date of 2030.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofitting
Verb
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Undeterred, Iran has been rebuilding its nuclear weapons program.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Many of the key pieces departed for the WNBA or graduated, but head coach Mark Campbell was successful in rebuilding a roster led by Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez that captured another regular-season Big 12 title and reached the championship game of the Big 12 Tournament.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The proposal includes building a wall along the property’s northern boundary line, which Miller said will help mitigate noise.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Down the road, the synergistic opportunities are potentially more significant for building the profile of both brands, from summer festivals to new retail channels, Magliaro said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Retrofitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofitting. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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