renovating

verb

present participle of renovate
as in repairing
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 renovating The second phase of work will take place in summer 2027 and will focus on renovating existing space and updating building systems, the release said. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently decided its 307-square-foot entry-level Veranda Suites are too small on its three Explorer Class ships and will be renovating them to measure between 415 and 464 square feet. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 The retailer, which finished renovating 130 stores, is opening a unit with a smaller footprint outside of Chicago that could become a blueprint for additional small stores in the future. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Inside, the ownership group is renovating the lobby area along with the Palm Terrace and the historic Hedley Club, according to Curtis. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Later phases would include renovating the main house, improving the rear patio and adding the rear lawn, perimeter trail and gardens. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The agency is renovating Chinatown's Public Health Center, which sits atop the tunnel. — Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The couple, who’ve been planning a visit to The Palm in East Hampton, have been renovating their compound on a bluff outside of Montauk with views of the ocean. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 The pair used that money to start a business buying and renovating homes to rent or sell. — John Wisely, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renovating
  1. repairing
  2. rebuilding
  3. fixing
  4. reconstructing
Verb
  • LLMs can be quite adept at helping people figure out how to plan and carry out real-world tasks, such as fixing a plumbing leak, repairing a car, or learning a new hobby.
    — Ian Bogost, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Nike is repairing wholesale relationships, putting sport back at the center of its strategy, and bringing more new footwear through the pipeline.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of repairing
Verb
  • The cost of taking them in Liberia began rebuilding after a 14-year civil war ended in 2003, but Wesseh said the country still needs major investment.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Physicality remains a positive for the rebuilding Miami Dolphins through preseason and training camp.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebuilding
Verb
  • One council member, describing years of city subsidies for the bus system, said the choice came down to funding VRT or fixing broken pipes.
    — Noah Daly August 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, within months, the two sides were fighting over the condition of the property and who was responsible for fixing what.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of fixing
Verb
  • Anything seemed possible in medical science breakthroughs, from repairing a fictional astronaut to reconstructing a real-life ulnar collateral ligament (UCL).
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reconstructing the eastbound I-94 lanes as part of the I-94 East-West Project.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of reconstructing

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