REFIT Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

refit 1 of 2

noun

Definition of refit

as in modification

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maladaptation

refit

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verb

as in to redesign

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as in to reequip

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Recent Examples of refit

Noun

She was recently treated to a meticulous refit and should look spectacular with the famed Mistral winds in her sails. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026 In Asia and the Middle East, a similar refit program will take place in the first quarter of 2027, once the new collections are introduced in those regions. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Verb

The criminal syndicates refitted their properties as centres where teams of workers – often trafficked and coerced – run online scams at scale. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Apr. 2026 The process required months of development — from reconciling different sizing charts to refitting garments across different fit models — highlighting the level of commitment required. — Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for refit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for refit

Noun

Even without modification, white privacy lights are easily obscured by bangs and a bright sunny day.

— Victoria Song, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Those systems support modifications, upgrades and integration work around the aircraft’s mission architecture.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of modification

Verb

Bain’s message is that incumbents with proprietary data, customer relationships and a willingness to redesign workflows could be well positioned to capture value.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Redesign Your Team’s Capacity When a team is understaffed, leaders should redesign capacity before asking people to work harder.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of redesign

Noun

Months later, a report found the state hadn't complied with its own lethal injection process since its revision in 2018, resulting in executions being conducted without proper testing of the drugs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Earnings growth across the sector could see meaningful upward revisions as incremental data-center contracts are signed, and tightening power-market fundamentals drive upside to consensus estimates.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of revision

Verb

Inside, the kitchen was spacious and new, with lots of counter space and an island, and the bathrooms were remodeled.

— Shannon Sims, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
In 2001, the architecture critic and scholar Robin Middleton bought a former tile factory on East 13th Street and remodeled it to match his unconventional life.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of remodel

Verb

The Cooper Apartments has started leasing units in building two after remediating and refurnishing them according to Steele and tenants who saw the listing on The Cooper’s website.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
President Bill Clinton’s administration spent about $4 million - some from private donors - to refurnish interiors and expand IT systems for the digital age.

— Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

Definition of refurnish

Noun

It is now being managed by the Ritz Carlton after a $55 million transformation that wrapped up in Spring 2024.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Only instead of letting the shade swap speak for itself like both Hailey Bieber and Ella Bright have, Turner texturized the transformation with voluminous barrel curls straight from the big book of ’80s beauty.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of transformation

Verb

Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Chinese leaders under Deng were able to kickstart China’s era of rapid growth through rural reforms that completely reworked Maoist economic orthodoxy.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
The Tibb reworks an ’80s sleeveless gilet (very Marty McFly).

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of rework

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