REFURBISH Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

refurbish

verb

Definition of refurbish

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 For anyone who wants desktop-level performance without buying new, this refurbished iPad Pro is worth a look. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The family plans to have the statue refurbished and install enhanced security measures before returning it to the park, CBS News Miami reported. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 The Mayflower Stand, refurbished in 2019, looks out over a modern, if otherwise rather visually ordinary, stadium, with the three uniform sides joined together at both corners. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Its orbiter returned to Earth and flew again, while its solid rocket boosters were recovered, refurbished and reused. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refurbish

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Continuing to hold listening sessions at campuses all across the district is one way to rebuild the relationship with the community, Licata said.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
The bathrooms were rebuilt, the patio was improved and more seating, shade and TVs were added over time.

— Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebuild

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Molly Berry, the founder of the Luna Zorro textile brand, recently renovated a two-room guesthouse in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, with textiles handwoven by artisan partners and locally made ceramics, lighting, and woodwork.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The Miami Dolphins renovated their stadium years ago so the opposing sideline would always be in the sun.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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Technical skills matter, but so does knowing how to build trust, repair conflict, rekindle the connection, ask for help, set boundaries, and maintain close relationships.

— Suzan J. Song, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Days said the focus of the project is not changing the machine's appearance or replacing a piece of Pittsburgh history, but repairing the internal components that have long been nonfunctional.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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