REFURBISHES Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

refurbishes

verb

present tense third-person singular of refurbish

as in rebuilds

to make improvements or repairs to (something, such as a building) They are refurbishing the old house. They sell refurbished computers.

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Recent Examples of refurbishes Amazon retrieves and refurbishes the equipment after deployment so it can be used again. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 During the winter season the department typically takes a break in mosquito surveillance and refurbishes their traps. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026 The existing playground equipment is being donated to Kids Around the World, a nonprofit organization that refurbishes and donates old playground equipment to parks worldwide. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

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The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026
And no amount of individual effort rebuilds trust that organizational culture has systematically eroded.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of rebuilds

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Brooke touches upon the topic with her partner on the show, HGTV's Scott McGillivray, while the pair renovates different spaces in a Las Vegas home as part of the competition.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Nazuna For a smaller-scale option, check out Nazuna, which renovates traditional homes and runs them as small ryokan (traditional inns) or private villas.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

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Lucky for the seven-time Grammy award–winner's hair (and Kara's job), Christina uses Nexxus Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Reconstructive Leave-In Treatment Serum, a product that repairs past damage while protecting against future damage.

— InStyle Editors, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Delilah becomes single, repairs her relationship with Percy and allows her friend to take control of the Tavern.

— Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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