as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
will have to renovate the house extensively before we can move in
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Recent Examples of renovate
The old hotel was built in the early 1970s and besides some new carpet and fresh paint over the years had never really been redone or renovated.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
Designed by prolific modern architect A. Quincy Jones, Aniston’s home was renovated in 1965 by Frederick Fisher and later redone by The Morning Show actress and ex-husband Justin Theroux.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 May 2025
After many years of neglect, the building was renovated by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s and became the Arkansas Museum of Natural History and Antiquities.
—Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
The home was renovated by Bronin and his wife, Sara Bronin, an architect, attorney and housing advocate originally from Texas.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
Designed by prolific modern architect A. Quincy Jones, Aniston’s home was renovated in 1965 by Frederick Fisher and later redone by The Morning Show actress and ex-husband Justin Theroux.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 May 2025
After many years of neglect, the building was renovated by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s and became the Arkansas Museum of Natural History and Antiquities.
—Arkansas Online, 2 May 2025
The home was renovated by Bronin and his wife, Sara Bronin, an architect, attorney and housing advocate originally from Texas.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovate
Verb
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The negative publicity surrounding layoffs can linger for years, creating lasting brand damage that's difficult to repair.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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According to a statement provided last year by Welsh through his attorney, Patrick Morris, the Postal Service for years violated its lease, which required it to maintain and repair the flooring at its own expense.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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But does essentially neglecting your face actually work to rebuild the skin?—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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And the opportunity to rebuild around Alcántara, who is the No. 5 prospect in the Cubs' system, should intrigue them.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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According to Renner, as part of his recovery, doctors had to reconstruct his chest and one of his legs using titanium.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Miller’s inability to recall the day’s events inspired Mendoza to reconstruct them meticulously.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
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The network has put together a focus group to figure out how to fix the issue.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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The Detroit automaker also expects to spend $500 million during the second quarter to fix nearly 600,000 SUVs and trucks that were recalled this week in the U.S. due to engine issues.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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“Renovate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renovate. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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