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renovate

[ren-uh-veyt] / ˈrɛn əˌveɪt /


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They borrowed money and leased an old greasy-spoon diner downtown with two months to renovate before rent was due.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Lawmakers recently approved $365 million in public funding to renovate Portland’s 30-year-old Moda Center, home to the Blazers, one of Oregon’s most prominent businesses.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Emily and Stephen had decided to renovate their kitchen, so it was a good opportunity to get some disruptive work done.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Buyers must renovate the house, and within a certain time frame.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026

“I need to see some design ideas for when I buy my own run-down house in Bushwick and renovate it,” she says in a dreamy, la-la-land voice.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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