as in rebuilding
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 refurbishing
The foundation has helped thousands and thousands of kids in the region through refurbishing basketball courts, hosting basketball clinics and promoting academic enrichment.
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Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Moody National plans to start refurbishing in the next 12 to 18 months as part of Silo Village’s second phase.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Other project goals include refurbishing the pedestrian overpass, building a sound wall along Hannibal Street and adding a signal at the westbound ramps at the Centennial Way Interchange.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Stewart plans on refurbishing the building and adding community meeting spaces.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
These resolutions are a declaration of hope, an attempt at refreshing and refurbishing stale practices.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The money saved by refurbishing it and continuing to use it could then be put into the other state-of-the-art newer technology there, Connor said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
United did survey fans about a new stadium last year and stated that 52 per cent of the 50,000-plus season ticket holders, executive club members and members preferred a new build, compared with 31 per cent who supported refurbishing the existing stadium.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
That’s how artist Hadley Clark approaches reinventing and refurbishing textiles.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Moody National plans to start refurbishing in the next 12 to 18 months as part of Silo Village’s second phase.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Other project goals include refurbishing the pedestrian overpass, building a sound wall along Hannibal Street and adding a signal at the westbound ramps at the Centennial Way Interchange.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Stewart plans on refurbishing the building and adding community meeting spaces.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
These resolutions are a declaration of hope, an attempt at refreshing and refurbishing stale practices.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2026
The money saved by refurbishing it and continuing to use it could then be put into the other state-of-the-art newer technology there, Connor said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
United did survey fans about a new stadium last year and stated that 52 per cent of the 50,000-plus season ticket holders, executive club members and members preferred a new build, compared with 31 per cent who supported refurbishing the existing stadium.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
That’s how artist Hadley Clark approaches reinventing and refurbishing textiles.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbishing
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And its workforce carries skills and experience that could contribute to rebuilding a modern economy if properly reintegrated.—
Oscar de la Rosa,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Avalanche had a random quirk in the schedule Monday night, and a game that carried a little more consequence than a typical late-season contest against a rebuilding club.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sokolnicki, who started repairing and restoring vehicles about a year ago, made his varsity debut this season and has been impressive so far.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 3,000-square-foot hub joins existing URCs in London and Amsterdam, repairing approximately 55,000 items a year for over 35 clothing brands and now employing 51 tailors.—
Fleur Britten,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the coming years, Mello said her team is looking to expand Woolsey’s reach even further by renovating an area of the museum — which currently displays historic agricultural equipment — to be a child-centric exhibit combining the history of Sacramento children with play and interaction.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Borrowers can — and often do — use conventional mortgages to launch their real estate portfolios by living in a portion of the home and renting out another portion, or by renovating a home and reselling it for a profit.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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