refurbish
verb (used with object)
to furbish again; renovate; brighten.
refurbished
Example Sentences
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The Haitians were paying taxes and refurbishing the downcast city; sometimes, they even refurbished houses they were only renting.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
The Endeavour was being refurbished there, and he had the opportunity to go inside the crew module — the flight deck, the mid-deck and the airlock — all now visible in the new gallery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
But if you just want to get in on the newer look and last year’s meaningful bump-up, a 17 Pro is a great upgrade, and you might find decent deals on refurbished models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
As the principal developer, The Vets Collective has refurbished several buildings and has plans to build others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
He refurbished it, took it down to the water, and discovered that he loved rowing.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
