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 festival is celebrating its 33rd birthday this year, with more than 180 artists displaying their wares in new and refurbished booths built to last into the summer art festival season.
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Daniella Walsh, Orange County Register, 7 Dec. 2024
Most of the equipment Russia sends to the frontline is refurbished from Cold War stockpiles, which, although large, have been significantly depleted.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
The gadgets passing through Abubakar’s facility were largely imported as new or refurbished products, sold to Nigerian consumers, and later discarded.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The 6-bedroom rural estate has been lovingly refurbished to the highest standard and is available for exclusive use or for guests of The Glenturret Lalique restaurant.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Daniella Walsh, Orange County Register, 7 Dec. 2024
Most of the equipment Russia sends to the frontline is refurbished from Cold War stockpiles, which, although large, have been significantly depleted.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
The gadgets passing through Abubakar’s facility were largely imported as new or refurbished products, sold to Nigerian consumers, and later discarded.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The 6-bedroom rural estate has been lovingly refurbished to the highest standard and is available for exclusive use or for guests of The Glenturret Lalique restaurant.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurbish
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But what about having to rebuild a roster on what seems like an annual basis?Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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This mindset paints climate change as a window of opportunity - a threat on one hand, but also a chance to rethink and rebuild how finite natural and humans resources are used.Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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During his time at Burdines all stores were renovated.David Moin, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of two remaining 39-story office towers would be converted to housing while offices in the other would be renovated.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mercury and Venus’ connection reveals how to repair the damage incurred over the past two days.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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That optimistic outlook is much needed as invoices are still due on the marred merchandise, and the cost of cleanup efforts and repairing damage to the building owned by the Olde World Christmas Shoppe is hundreds of thousands of dollars.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Refurbish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurbish. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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