as in to rebuild
to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building)
They are refurbishing the old house. They sell refurbished computers.
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Recent Examples of refurbish
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
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David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, city staff will examine other options, including structural analyses on existing buildings up for sale to possibly refurbish into a city hall.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Once these repairs are complete, the escalator will be entirely refurbished and should provide reliable serviced for years to come.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2025, the Norwegian Jewel can host up to 2,300 guests and has a variety of amenities for cruisers, including spas, restaurants, and lounges.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, city staff will examine other options, including structural analyses on existing buildings up for sale to possibly refurbish into a city hall.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Once these repairs are complete, the escalator will be entirely refurbished and should provide reliable serviced for years to come.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2025, the Norwegian Jewel can host up to 2,300 guests and has a variety of amenities for cruisers, including spas, restaurants, and lounges.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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Then Toronto rebuilt a 12-point lead early in the third quarter.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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While that argument continues, the soccer coach and tax accountant are rebuilding their lives — while doing their best to stay vigilant with their addictions.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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By that time, McLeod and Jennings had already moved into their new Wyandotte County house on seven-acres, a former county juvenile detention center that had been renovated into a residential home by the previous owner.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Upgrade and add more restrooms in Terminals A and B while renovating Levels 2 and 3.—
Lance Lyttle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The work is part of a larger MnDOT project to resurface I-35W and either repair or replace bridges along the freeway between Cliff Road and the I-35E/I-35W split.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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The more people start repairing or modifying products themselves, the higher that risk becomes.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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