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 Baltimore Streetcar Museum operates on its former Falls Road headquarters and announced plans to refurbish the line’s roundhouse.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
While this device has been refurbished, it's been restored to near-mint condition, meaning there are no scratches on its display, and has a minimum of 80% battery health.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Apple is selling these phones refurbished in some European Apple stores.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Weighing just over three pounds, this refurbished MacBook Pro is perfect for slipping into a backpack or carry-on for those on-the-go work sessions or road trips.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2025
While this device has been refurbished, it's been restored to near-mint condition, meaning there are no scratches on its display, and has a minimum of 80% battery health.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Apple is selling these phones refurbished in some European Apple stores.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Weighing just over three pounds, this refurbished MacBook Pro is perfect for slipping into a backpack or carry-on for those on-the-go work sessions or road trips.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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Thailand and Myanmar were struck by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake last week, and the countries are currently rebuilding after the tragic event.—
Christine Burroni,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand: ditch Musk Protests against Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk took place across the country over the weekend and are spreading globally.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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April 3, 2025 Located near Philadelphia's ritzy Rittenhouse Square, the elegant 162-year-old home was restored and renovated in 2019.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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While the building has been renovated several times in the past few years, the front office and several classrooms in the front part of the building remain.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Analysts from the city’s Engineering and Capital Projects Department are scheduled to evaluate the tower this month with two key questions in mind — whether it can be repaired, and whether lifeguards can keep using it as it’s being fixed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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He's got a lot of work to do to repair his reputation.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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