refurbish
verb (used with object)
to furbish again; renovate; brighten.
refurbishment
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a word derived from
refurbish.
Example Sentences
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The upscale outdoor mall survived the Palisades fire, but needed refurbishment to eliminate any potential contaminants from the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Details from the Griffith Park merry-go-round, which is in need of refurbishment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Every so often, refineries shut down for months to work on “turnarounds” — top-to-bottom refurbishment and replacement cycles due to safety and other regulations — which are expensive propositions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
They are aware of the risks of negative equity but believe the refurbishment will boost the value of their home.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
She had come upon errands for her mother connected with a timorous refurbishment; and as she did these, in and out of the department stores, she had an insistent consciousness of the Sheridan Building.
From The Turmoil, a novel by Booth Tarkington
