as in to rebuild
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 retrofit
Fire officials said construction crews retrofitted his home to accommodate his wheelchair.
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, a federal judge issued a short-term temporary restraining order soon afterward that halted work to retrofit the building.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Sierra Space have proposed the spacecraft could be retrofitted for other tasks, including national security missions, and Dream Chaser’s relatively gentle landings from orbit would be a key selling point for delicate onboard experiments.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
Baron, who was obsessed with retrofitting Porsche street and racing cars, was a frequent customer at Beggs’ repair shop over the years.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, a federal judge issued a short-term temporary restraining order soon afterward that halted work to retrofit the building.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Sierra Space have proposed the spacecraft could be retrofitted for other tasks, including national security missions, and Dream Chaser’s relatively gentle landings from orbit would be a key selling point for delicate onboard experiments.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
Baron, who was obsessed with retrofitting Porsche street and racing cars, was a frequent customer at Beggs’ repair shop over the years.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofit
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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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Sources indicate Gustavson has committed to building a soccer-specific venue in Las Vegas as part of the offer, with the flexibility to play at an alternate venue while the stadium process is underway.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Full Moon moves through your 12th House of Reflection, bringing attention to what’s been building beneath the surface.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofit. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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