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
First built to carry cruise missiles, it had since been refurbished as a super-secret underwater spy ship.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
Its flagship, the eponymous three-mast sailing yacht, is now the smallest in the 13-ship fleet and was fully refurbished in 2022.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
The resort has been renovated and refurbished over the years, including a major project after the 2006 earthquake.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
The club museum will move permanently to the city centre in 2026-27, and Dick’s Bar will move to the north concourse which will be refurbished in the summer of 2025.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
Its flagship, the eponymous three-mast sailing yacht, is now the smallest in the 13-ship fleet and was fully refurbished in 2022.
—Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
The resort has been renovated and refurbished over the years, including a major project after the 2006 earthquake.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
The club museum will move permanently to the city centre in 2026-27, and Dick’s Bar will move to the north concourse which will be refurbished in the summer of 2025.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for refurbish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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Her cousins questioned whether an uncle would live to see his house rebuilt.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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For leaders and marketers, this effect translates to rebuilding after setbacks, restoring trust and reigniting momentum.—
Jimi Gibson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Completely renovated by its former owner, the roadhouse had enough indoor space to accommodate small groups, was accessible by trail and was reachable from Fairbanks by less than a full day’s travel.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Photo: Hayley Ellen Day The home was renovated by a couple with two children.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
22 Jan. 2025
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As required in a safety recall, Ford will repair the problem for free.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
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The path to repairing the broken rung requires sustained commitment and investment.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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