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
Wedged into an industrial area crowded with storage facilities and warehouses beneath an on-ramp to the 405 Freeway, the space, home to the Culver City Football Club, was refurbished to include mini indoor and outdoor turf fields, a putting green and a life-size chess set.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The 53-year-old Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame legend says there are plans to refurbish more courts moving forward.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The city had been exploring ways to modernize the 54-year-old building by renovating or refurbishing it.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The Ruins were recently refurbished and serve as a backdrop for the Rock the Ruins Summer Concert Series.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
The 53-year-old Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame legend says there are plans to refurbish more courts moving forward.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The city had been exploring ways to modernize the 54-year-old building by renovating or refurbishing it.
—Shawn Raymundo, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
The Ruins were recently refurbished and serve as a backdrop for the Rock the Ruins Summer Concert Series.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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Most professionals find themselves in one of three distinct career stages when navigating change: planning for it, seeking what’s next, or rebuilding after a disruption.—
Dr. Richard Osibanjo,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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But the front office is no stranger to the other side of things, having been a stark deadline seller in recent years in attempts to rebuild after winning the World Series.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The suit also pushes back on the incentives Missouri passed to help the teams build or renovate stadiums.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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The 17-story high-rise hotel was built in 1981 and last renovated 16 years ago.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
1 Aug. 2025
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By early 1922, the bridge was repaired and fully covered, with a walkway added in the 1940s.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The relationship Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill has with his teammates isn’t one that will be repaired overnight — or even over an offseason.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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