as in to rebuild
to provide (something) with new parts that were not available when it was originally built
The factory has been retrofitted to meet the new safety regulations. We can retrofit your car with the new fuel system.
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Recent Examples of retrofit
In cities susceptible to tilting, that can look like retrofitting existing buildings, implementing new building codes and limiting construction in the most vulnerable areas.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
Trump sparked ethical and legal criticism after considering whether to accept the Boeing 747-8, which will be retrofitted with state-of-the-art security and communications to serve as Air Force One.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
After leaving the factory, it was retrofitted with a Baja performance package by none other than desert racing legend Bill Stroppe.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Working with several local dealers and outsourcing most of the hardware, Bot then retrofits the trucks with its autonomous technology at its facility, according to Hou.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
Trump sparked ethical and legal criticism after considering whether to accept the Boeing 747-8, which will be retrofitted with state-of-the-art security and communications to serve as Air Force One.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
After leaving the factory, it was retrofitted with a Baja performance package by none other than desert racing legend Bill Stroppe.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Working with several local dealers and outsourcing most of the hardware, Bot then retrofits the trucks with its autonomous technology at its facility, according to Hou.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofit
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Any serious proposals to rebuild and stabilize the African American community must include the Black church at the table.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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His approach was patient and decisive, allow the company as a whole to rebuild trust and achieve significant financial growth.—
David Villa,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Former combatants in Colombia’s long-standing internal conflict are increasingly being lured to Mexico by criminal groups to train hitmen, build bombs and fight bloody turf battles.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Being transparent in this way helps build trust and demonstrates a genuine dedication to improvement.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofit. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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