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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 refurbished
Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Their signs advertised free air-conditioning, free internet, free hot water, refurbished communal kitchens, breakfast every day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Thunder Community Foundation has installed or refurbished 31 basketball courts in 17 counties across the state.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Each room is slightly different from the others; some have refurbished antique dressers from the original pensione, while others are adorned with contemporary art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 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
Items sourced for free from curbsides or bulk trash can often be cleaned, refurbished, and resold, sometimes within hours.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
That area had been refurbished leading up to the debut of Expedition Odyssey.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
It was refurbished and given back to England, and the Resolute Desk was crafted after the ship was decommissioned in 1879.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Their signs advertised free air-conditioning, free internet, free hot water, refurbished communal kitchens, breakfast every day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The Thunder Community Foundation has installed or refurbished 31 basketball courts in 17 counties across the state.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Each room is slightly different from the others; some have refurbished antique dressers from the original pensione, while others are adorned with contemporary art.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 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
Items sourced for free from curbsides or bulk trash can often be cleaned, refurbished, and resold, sometimes within hours.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
That area had been refurbished leading up to the debut of Expedition Odyssey.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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At the same time, Brandon Johnson’s administration prioritizes reducing the risk of future costs through investments in violence prevention, community engagement, and modernized policing practices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Investments in modernized facilities, advanced textile research for uniforms, redesigned Navy hospitality and enhanced personal telecommunications reflect how our command is adapting to the Navy’s changing demands.—
Robert J Bianchi,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While the original church was built in 1545, it was demolished and rebuilt in 1705.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sets would be built and then junked only to be rebuilt again at considerable cost due to an overall lack of familiarity with standard Hollywood filmmaking procedures.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Finding professional help was not always possible while driving through remote areas in her remodeled bus, so Walker often sought guidance online.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Deadline exclusively revealed in January, the remodeled venue on West 42nd Street near 10th Avenue was being transformed into a fully functioning Nashville bar called the Wicked Tickle, the setting for a tale of two young singer-songwriters looking for their big break.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The five-bedroom Sea Island abode was gut-renovated by Lowe and his wife, Julia, over four years.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 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
Adjective
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That has spurred renewed interest in a clause in the EU's foundational treaties about mutual assistance if a member nation is attacked.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled renewed openness to private investment, including partnerships in electricity and a possible revival of fracking, her administration’s statism continues to weigh on Mexico’s appeal relative to regional peers.—
Juan Pablo Spinetto,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Colorado Street was temporarily closed as crews repaired lines.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, some things are always going to be worth tossing—anything broken that can't be repaired, for example—but for other items, the line between keep or toss isn't so clear cut.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some 43,478 kilometers are on the odometer, and the car has also been serviced a lot in recent years, including an engine-out service and replacement of the timing belts.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Refurbished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbished. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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