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
The donation was used to refurbish The Sanctuary, a non-denominational space for reflection and contemplation for families and caregivers at the hospice.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
But the primary goal of Sunday's flight was to demonstrate the ability to capture returning Super Heavy boosters on the launch pad where they can be quickly refurbished, refueled and relaunched.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Newegg has deals on gently used, refurbished, new and hard-to-find electronics, gaming products and more.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
Wrapping a game with modern visuals and refurbishing the gameplay satisfies older fans while also introducing a new generation to the franchise.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
But the primary goal of Sunday's flight was to demonstrate the ability to capture returning Super Heavy boosters on the launch pad where they can be quickly refurbished, refueled and relaunched.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Newegg has deals on gently used, refurbished, new and hard-to-find electronics, gaming products and more.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 26 Oct. 2024
Wrapping a game with modern visuals and refurbishing the gameplay satisfies older fans while also introducing a new generation to the franchise.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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In fact, a group that has publicly lost key figures may be more determined to prove its capabilities and rebuild its strength.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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When Salomon rebuilt the Stance 96 last year, the iconic French brand redirected its focus toward off-piste freeride terrain with astonishing success.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The ongoing construction to renovate the city’s downtown campus, which includes the amphitheater, prompted the relocation.Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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The idea originated when Natalie renovated her bathroom and installed a freestanding bathtub, which, despite its aesthetic appeal, proved uncomfortable to use.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The sizable structure survived a car crash in 2010, but the city repaired it with new metal and paint work that was not suited to Minnesota winters, according to Pease.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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Apple iPhones have generally been hard to repair, but a recent iFixit teardown found the iPhone 16 to be the most repairable Apple smartphone.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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