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
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
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David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, city staff will examine other options, including structural analyses on existing buildings up for sale to possibly refurbish into a city hall.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Once these repairs are complete, the escalator will be entirely refurbished and should provide reliable serviced for years to come.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2025, the Norwegian Jewel can host up to 2,300 guests and has a variety of amenities for cruisers, including spas, restaurants, and lounges.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, city staff will examine other options, including structural analyses on existing buildings up for sale to possibly refurbish into a city hall.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Once these repairs are complete, the escalator will be entirely refurbished and should provide reliable serviced for years to come.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Built in 2005 and refurbished in 2025, the Norwegian Jewel can host up to 2,300 guests and has a variety of amenities for cruisers, including spas, restaurants, and lounges.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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That could leave states on the hook for millions of dollars to rebuild roads, schools and other infrastructure after tornadoes, floods and other disasters that do not cause enough widespread damage to meet the new criteria for federal assistance.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Tehran has touted the strait as a potential revenue stream that could help rebuild the country after destruction caused by American and Israeli strikes.—
Eleni Giokos,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The hotel itself—sleekly renovated by Kyoto architect Shiro Miura—is hidden behind traditional dark wood and curved roof tiles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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Church facilities were renovated during Kozak’s tenure as pastor, including improvements to lighting, flooring, landscaping and the building’s roof, according to the parish’s website.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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From a young age, she was captivated by film photography, often collecting cameras, repairing them, and even reselling them in high school.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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That the system is repairing this longstanding exclusion?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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