refinish
verb
re·fin·ish
(ˌ)rē-ˈfi-nish 
refinished; refinishing; refinishes
: to give a new surface to
refinish furniture
: to refinish furniture
refinisher
noun
Examples of refinish in a Sentence
She made her living repairing and refinishing wood floors.
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The family carefully removed and stored all of the original woodwork with plans to eventually refinish and reinstall it, while also hoping to restore the historic outbuildings that remain on the property.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
At that point, replacing or refinishing the fixture is the best option.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Regarding the 42% increase in Thumbtack survey respondents getting their cabinets refinished or repaired, Valente says updating cabinets is one the simplest ways to elevate your kitchen on a budget.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Additional work remains, including finishing entryways, refinishing hardwood floors, restoring wall finishes, completing electrical work and installing new handrails.
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Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
At that point, replacing or refinishing the fixture is the best option.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Regarding the 42% increase in Thumbtack survey respondents getting their cabinets refinished or repaired, Valente says updating cabinets is one the simplest ways to elevate your kitchen on a budget.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Additional work remains, including finishing entryways, refinishing hardwood floors, restoring wall finishes, completing electrical work and installing new handrails.
—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for refinish
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“Refinish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refinish. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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