as in rebuilt
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
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 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
The new company has refurbished the two ships, now known as Nordic Pearl and Nordic Crown.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
There are also three pools, although those may have to be refurbished.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
When Russell refurbished Lauren’s prewar Mercedes SSK, once owned by an Italian count, his team spent 4,000 hours on the project.
—Stayton Bonner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
Regardless of whether that equipment is pulverized to bits, refurbished for resale or recycled for spare parts and critical materials, one way or another the data on it needs to be erased.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
It was cleaned and refurbished before being reinstalled.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Beautifully refurbished, rooms have travertine flooring and countertops, solid wood furniture and plush bedding.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The console was refurbished in 1993, then replaced during this current renovation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 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
The new company has refurbished the two ships, now known as Nordic Pearl and Nordic Crown.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
There are also three pools, although those may have to be refurbished.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2025
When Russell refurbished Lauren’s prewar Mercedes SSK, once owned by an Italian count, his team spent 4,000 hours on the project.
—Stayton Bonner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
Regardless of whether that equipment is pulverized to bits, refurbished for resale or recycled for spare parts and critical materials, one way or another the data on it needs to be erased.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
It was cleaned and refurbished before being reinstalled.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Beautifully refurbished, rooms have travertine flooring and countertops, solid wood furniture and plush bedding.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbished
Verb
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As the community has rebuilt, people have taken the time to make additions to what was already there, Owen said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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With the palace undergoing renovations and Charles eager to showcase Windsor Castle’s history, the Trumps instead dined in St George’s Hall, a chamber rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1992 and often used for grand ceremonial occasions.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her pieces consisted of geometric tops influenced by flowers’ natural designs and also modernized micro shorts.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Airlines shed excess debt, renegotiated labor contracts and modernized fleets.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hotel rooms, renovated in 2018, have nods to his brief era at the Flamingo.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
17 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
Adjective
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The remodeled venue features black lights, lounge seating, video walls at each lane and lane-side food and drink service.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another social media video posted by @CoachDuggs earlier this month that shows the interior of a remodeled Cracker Barrel also went viral.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Has their relationship been repaired?—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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If one module fails, it can be repaired while the others continue to operate.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Confidence is Growing Business owners are beginning to feel renewed confidence, and with the prospect of rate cuts on the horizon, cautious optimism is taking hold.—
Frank Sorrentino,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The chatter, however, speaks to the strain on Israel and growing concern in the region over the potential for renewed hostilities.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Refurbished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbished. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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