renovate
verb (used with object)
to restore to good condition; make new or as if new again; repair.
has been renovating
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present perfect progressiveof renovate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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J. André Lavoie moved to northern Italy five years ago, and bought a hotel in Pontebba, which he has been renovating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
He has been renovating the 2,500 acre, 17th century shooting estate since he bought it in 2022 for an estimated £80m.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025
July has been renovating a new living space with her trademark joy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
Cinemark has been renovating the Aurora theater and plans to re-open it Jan. 17, a move the city’s mayor said had widespread support in the community.
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2013
Some of this art is likely to be displayed in Mr. Rechnitz’s apartment on Hudson Street in the West Village, which he bought in 2006 and has been renovating for years with Mr. Polumbo’s assistance.
From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2012
