as in modification
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as in to redesign
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as in to reequip
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Recent Examples of refit
Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Photo : Edmiston Incat Crowther ‘Hodor’ Fresh from a 2024 refit and available to charter with Edmiston, Hodor demonstrates the flexibility of catamaran design.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
David Axe, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
This onus on preserving life is not compatible with a peace deal that weakens Ukraine’s defense and risks Russia refitting and coming back for more ground next year.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
For the first time, the vessel that Nicholson had envisioned came slowly back to life, through an extensive six-year refit at multiple yards, Beconcini in Italy, Lurssen in Germany, and Astilleros de Mallorca.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Photo : Edmiston Incat Crowther ‘Hodor’ Fresh from a 2024 refit and available to charter with Edmiston, Hodor demonstrates the flexibility of catamaran design.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Longer term, the Ukrainians could refit their F-16s with non-American electronic countermeasures.
—David Axe, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
This onus on preserving life is not compatible with a peace deal that weakens Ukraine’s defense and risks Russia refitting and coming back for more ground next year.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refit
Noun
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Rather than automatically raising costs in response to market changes, leaders should consider other methods before making concrete modifications to how the company currently operates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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In a prolonged round of bipartisan negotiations over the bill, Republicans steadfastly refused to consider adding any provision to rein in Mr. Trump’s involvement in the industry, or make any modification that could interfere with his or his family’s ability to benefit.—
Robert Jimison,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Surface Pro Flex Keyboard for $400: Microsoft redesigned its signature keyboard cover for the new Surface Pro (11th Edition).—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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Its mission, clearly accepted, is to redesign Earth according to its own controversial notions of progress and preferred sentient AI-to-human ratio.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 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
Noun
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In the last 30 days, there have been no negative revisions of earnings estimates.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In the aftermath of these potential revisions being leaked, Amnesty International USA raised the alarm, declaring that the shifts signaled that the United States is no longer going to uphold—or hold other countries accountable for upholding—human rights.—
Time,
Time,
21 May 2025
Verb
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During the hiatus, the station was repainted and fitted with new lighting, and its restrooms were fully remodeled with new stalls and water fountains.—
Vivienne Serret,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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In 2021, the company remodeled its flagship Boise store at the corner of 15th and State streets, which was built by Safeway in 1950 with a Marina-style rounded roof.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
17 May 2025
Verb
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By the end of the movie, the roommates moved back into their old apartment, which had been refurnished and renovated by a new landlord.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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During a speech to a huge crowd, Trzaskowski laid out his vision for a Poland that is inclusive and vowed to work to help develop Polish industry as the nation continues an economic transformation into a regional economic and military power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Prepare for a season of emotional highs, wild epiphanies and transformative experiences Comments Get ready for a summer of transformation, chaos and unforgettable moments!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The bill now heads to the Senate, where it may be reworked to pass, as several Republicans have already raised concerns about it.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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If a comment attracts significant attention, rework it into a full post later.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Refit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refit. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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