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
The console was refurbished in 1993, then replaced during this current renovation.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The company will also refurbish its Fifth Avenue flagship in New York, with a new San Francisco flagship set to open in 2026.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Often, a Recrafter will take three to four days to meticulously refurbish a single pair.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
The school has set up a fundraiser to offset trip expenses and purchase new and refurbished instruments and sheet music.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The company will also refurbish its Fifth Avenue flagship in New York, with a new San Francisco flagship set to open in 2026.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Often, a Recrafter will take three to four days to meticulously refurbish a single pair.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
The school has set up a fundraiser to offset trip expenses and purchase new and refurbished instruments and sheet music.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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Reeve was able to rebuild a championship-level contender around Collier, an MVP contender this season, and a group of veteran players who aren’t likely to someday have busts next to Maya Moore, Sylvia Fowles, Seimone Augustus and Lindsay Whalen.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The stress of finding housing, steady work, and a supportive environment can be overwhelming, especially when paired with the burden of rebuilding trust.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Six Flags has been investing in new and renovated Camp Snoopy attractions at several of its parks, including at Knott’s Berry Farm and Ohio’s Kings Island last year and North Carolina’s Carowinds this year.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Bull and Beggar The Bull and Beggar has been a staple of Asheville’s culinary scene for more than a decade, but the building took in almost two feet of water during the storm and had to be completely renovated.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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Research by John Gottman and colleagues shows that the most stable couples are those who can repair quickly after a rupture, within three minutes of a conflict, to be precise, so as to pre-emptively stop the conflict from rupturing into an uncontrollable one.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by oysters, the new glue is designed to repair broken bones quickly without the need for metal plates, screws, or big surgeries.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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