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
Once they burned out, these boosters landed in the ocean, where they were recovered, refurbished and reused — including, now, in the museum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
And, Asa writes, they’ll gamble “that they can fend off competition from used and refurbished devices, a market that is also growing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 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
The bicycle she had ridden to school throughout her earlier years was taken to be refurbished and given to a different, younger child.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
