renovate
verb (used with object)
to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.
are renovating
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present progressiveof renovate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The country’s main hospital is getting a facelift, and crews are renovating colonial buildings.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2025
Barcelona are renovating their Nou Camp home which had a planned capacity of 105,000 when work began.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2025
Investors are renovating, and either reselling or renting the homes to take advantage of the hot housing market.
From Reuters ● Feb. 18, 2022
Sony, in turn, left several years ago, and the new owners are renovating.
From New York Times ● Jan. 15, 2018
“I understand they are renovating, but how about hiring security and staff to give directions” and to “help things move smoothly,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2016
