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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 refurbished
Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
In 1962, the building was purchased and refurbished by the Austin Heritage Society, now Preservation Austin.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.
—Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The Parker was refurbished in Fort Lauderdale.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The territory added 11 new and refurbished cinemas comprising over 80 screens during the year, including three Vue sites and two each from Odeon and Everyman.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The team refurbished historic buildings, including the Keidel family pharmacy and one of Fredericksburg’s first bars.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Really Wild sells online and has one stand-alone store, at 53 Sloane Square, which will be refurbished in early 2026.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2018, to commemorate Porsche’s seven decades in existence, Porsche Cars Great Britain refurbished 20 cars from across the marque’s timeline, and this was one of them.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
The delay compounds last May’s setback, when the city of Dallas informed the Wings that Memorial Auditorium downtown won’t be refurbished in time to host WNBA games until 2027, a year later than planned.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
In 1962, the building was purchased and refurbished by the Austin Heritage Society, now Preservation Austin.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.
—Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
The Parker was refurbished in Fort Lauderdale.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
The territory added 11 new and refurbished cinemas comprising over 80 screens during the year, including three Vue sites and two each from Odeon and Everyman.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The team refurbished historic buildings, including the Keidel family pharmacy and one of Fredericksburg’s first bars.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
Really Wild sells online and has one stand-alone store, at 53 Sloane Square, which will be refurbished in early 2026.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
In 2018, to commemorate Porsche’s seven decades in existence, Porsche Cars Great Britain refurbished 20 cars from across the marque’s timeline, and this was one of them.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Adjective
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Our modernized version takes it back to its roots with fresh mushrooms and a homemade creamy sauce that feels rich without being heavy.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Players can also look forward to modernized logic including lineup, starting pitcher rotation, and bullpen games to reflect current MLB trends.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The summit’s overall theme was the breakdown of American healthcare and how the industry needs to be disrupted and rebuilt from the ground up.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kız Kulesi appears to have been dismantled and rebuilt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Community Bridges recently closed on the remodeled house at North 28th Street and West Wright Avenue.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This news comes months after Crocs opened the doors to its remodeled 34th Street store in NYC.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The bathroom has been recently renovated and has a window.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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The kitchen, renovated in 2022, has three ovens, dual refrigerator/freezers, two dishwashers, a marble island and a butler’s pantry.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Banking, utilities, and industrials have all seen renewed momentum.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Durbin believes the science is strong enough to attract renewed interest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Then, a single-lane restriction will be implemented until the jersey barrier is repaired.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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And despite the concerns, Delgado believes many instruments damaged in the cold can be repaired.—
Margaret Littman,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some 43,478 kilometers are on the odometer, and the car has also been serviced a lot in recent years, including an engine-out service and replacement of the timing belts.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Refurbished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbished. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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