as in repairing
to put into good shape or working order again
will have to renovate the house extensively before we can move in
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Recent Examples of renovating
The city is renovating the Hudson Campbell Sports and Fitness Center to make room for the Gary Health Department.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
After closing, the couple planned to make a few small tweaks, but ended up gut-renovating it over four years, the Wall Street Journal reports.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Upgrade and add more restrooms in Terminals A and B while renovating Levels 2 and 3.
—Lance Lyttle, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
British real estate billionaires the Reuben Brothers purchased the 16-story building in 2020, restoring the grand façade to its original glory while completely renovating the interiors for 100 brand-new guest rooms, including 30 suites, and 14 private residences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Every Sunday through mid-October, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is renovating its garden with a tea series.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
For years, a standard part of renovating a town house was bringing the basement kitchen up, to the former dining room, near the living room.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Ikome viewed the pope’s visit as symbolic, noting that Biya had invested in significant infrastructure projects in Bamenda, including renovating its airport, in preparation for the visit, which could be positive for local residents.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
After closing, the couple planned to make a few small tweaks, but ended up gut-renovating it over four years, the Wall Street Journal reports.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Upgrade and add more restrooms in Terminals A and B while renovating Levels 2 and 3.
—Lance Lyttle, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
British real estate billionaires the Reuben Brothers purchased the 16-story building in 2020, restoring the grand façade to its original glory while completely renovating the interiors for 100 brand-new guest rooms, including 30 suites, and 14 private residences.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Every Sunday through mid-October, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is renovating its garden with a tea series.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
For years, a standard part of renovating a town house was bringing the basement kitchen up, to the former dining room, near the living room.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Ikome viewed the pope’s visit as symbolic, noting that Biya had invested in significant infrastructure projects in Bamenda, including renovating its airport, in preparation for the visit, which could be positive for local residents.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovating
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Crews are repairing and repaving 19th Avenue as part of a project stretching from Golden Gate Park to San Francisco State University.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
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
Verb
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Love will be joining a rebuilding team in the desert that did not have a 100-yard rusher last season.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some who lost their homes in the Eaton and Palisades fires are rebuilding all-electric due to health and climate concerns.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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If there’s ever a sign that baseball doesn’t need fixing, that’s it.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Far more important than the free grocery store with all of its issues, the mayor would best serve the city by fixing the streets and sidewalks.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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By reconstructing these showers, scientists can estimate the energy and origin of the incoming gamma rays.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, the Cowboys not only have experience in there, but also a player who can be the lead communicator, wearing the green dot on his helmet, for a defense that was missing that final crucial piece after a busy offseason reconstructing that unit.—
Nick Harris
April 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Renovating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renovating. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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