as in to rebuild
to provide (something) with new parts that were not available when it was originally built
The factory has been retrofitted to meet the new safety regulations. We can retrofit your car with the new fuel system.
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Recent Examples of retrofit
The move from a distressed bitcoin miner into a player in the AI boom mirrors a shift across the broader mining sector as firms race to retrofit data centers for more lucrative AI clients.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 26 June 2025
The carrier also plans to pause retrofitting six of its Airbus AIR.PA jets and will park them instead, according to the memo.
—Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The state has started a program to help entire neighborhoods retrofit their homes, which is now working with pilot groups.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 June 2025
The facility is retrofitted to accept food waste trucked in from external sources—waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, which are the leading source of methane emissions in California.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 26 June 2025
The carrier also plans to pause retrofitting six of its Airbus AIR.PA jets and will park them instead, according to the memo.
—Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 18 June 2025
The state has started a program to help entire neighborhoods retrofit their homes, which is now working with pilot groups.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 11 June 2025
The facility is retrofitted to accept food waste trucked in from external sources—waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, which are the leading source of methane emissions in California.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retrofit
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That no longer exists today and cannot be easily or quickly rebuilt.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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The actress appears to be rebuilding her confidence and finding it after her divorce.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
21 July 2025
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Teens benefit most from opportunities that blend rigorous academics or real-world work, meaningful mentorship, and hands-on projects — experiences that build skills and confidence long after college applications are done.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For instance, social connection lifts our mood and benefits health overall — and friends can hold people accountable when building new, healthy habits.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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“Retrofit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retrofit. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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