REFURBISH Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

refurbish

verb

Definition of refurbish

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 For anyone who wants desktop-level performance without buying new, this refurbished iPad Pro is worth a look. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The family plans to have the statue refurbished and install enhanced security measures before returning it to the park, CBS News Miami reported. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The Mayflower Stand, refurbished in 2019, looks out over a modern, if otherwise rather visually ordinary, stadium, with the three uniform sides joined together at both corners. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Its orbiter returned to Earth and flew again, while its solid rocket boosters were recovered, refurbished and reused. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refurbish

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Continuing to hold listening sessions at campuses all across the district is one way to rebuild the relationship with the community, Licata said.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
The bathrooms were rebuilt, the patio was improved and more seating, shade and TVs were added over time.

— Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebuild

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The bridge’s 22 piers were seismically retrofitted from the water upward in 2002, but the underwater infrastructure supporting the piers hasn’t been renovated or upgraded since the bridge opened to traffic in 1969.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
There are a total of 39 units, most of which have been renovated as of 2024, swapping an old Florida aesthetic for something more contemporary island chic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of renovate

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Mateta has repaired his relationship with the Palace supporters before, but this seems like the point of no return.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The $206 million project is set to replace or repair concrete slabs on the highway, and is scheduled for completion in 2028.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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