as in to refit
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Recent Examples of refurnish
By the end of the movie, the roommates moved back into their old apartment, which had been refurnished and renovated by a new landlord.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Plans to refurnish the building began as far back as the 1990s but were repeatedly held up by funding issues.
—Jason Meisner, chicagotribune.com, 16 Sep. 2021
Federal law dictates that only $5,000 can be spent on refurnishing a Cabinet secretary's offices.
—Jessica Estepa, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2018
As a Cabinet secretary, Carson has a $5,000 legal limit to refurnish his office.
—Jessica Estepa, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2018
Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Plans to refurnish the building began as far back as the 1990s but were repeatedly held up by funding issues.
—Jason Meisner, chicagotribune.com, 16 Sep. 2021
Federal law dictates that only $5,000 can be spent on refurnishing a Cabinet secretary's offices.
—Jessica Estepa, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2018
As a Cabinet secretary, Carson has a $5,000 legal limit to refurnish his office.
—Jessica Estepa, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refurnish
Verb
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Originally built in 1986, the boat was last refitted in 2024.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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North Korea has the capacity to send up to 150,000 additional troops, requiring Russian aircraft to be refitted to transport such large numbers of foreign troops across Siberia.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The 110th Brigade is helping to buy time for other brigades to reequip with heavier weaponry.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2023
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In the meantime, the first Ukrainian brigade fully to reequip with Western tanks probably will ride in Leopard 1A5s from the mid-1980s.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Whole spelt berries work well in breakfast cereal, soups, or side dishes, and can be prepared like rice or risotto.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Consider personally submitting your tax payment to the IRS after your CPA has prepared them, review your tax returns every year.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Tensions over the exchange led to Cambodian, then later Thai, soldiers fortifying positions along the border.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Their critical work encompasses keeping systems operational, fortifying networks and upholding regulatory compliance.—
Dara Warn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The legislation further militarizing the border by allocating resources for more police, military equipment and infrastructure.—
Jimmy Patino,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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This involves planning your day in advance and allocating specific time slots for various tasks, meetings, and even breaks.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Creeping through the night, armed with a knife, Bryan Kohberger stalked them like helpless prey.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Until regular people act, armed with the truth and selfless motivation, we are doomed to continue mankind’s bizarre behavior.—
William "Coty" Keller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 July 2025
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“Refurnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refurnish. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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