as in repairing
to put into good shape or working order again
asked my neighbor to help me recondition the old tractor for use on the family farm
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Recent Examples of reconditioning
Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
On the Mauser Packaging Solutions plant floor, laborers do the dirty work of reconditioning steel containers used to transport chemicals.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reconditioning
Verb
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The new measures, which include replacing and repairing streetlights and modernizing Tryon Street, were announced by the Center City Public Safety Task Force.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a time of religious and cultural polarization, leaders from the Catholic and Jewish communities came together this week to mark an important milestone in the history of the Catholic Church — one that was transformative in repairing Catholic-Jewish relations.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Protein is an essential macronutrient that the body uses to build muscles and repair cells.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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The value of current buildings will decline, which means there will be no capital available for repairs and maintenance.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Langlois — a Canadian VFX visionary responsible for the tech that made movies like Jurassic Park possible — and his partner Marchand collaborated not only on Coulibri Ridge, but also rebuilding jetties, a primary school, and coral reefs after the devastating 2017 storm.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ultimately, the Browns are at a crossroads between rebuilding their future around a young QB and patching an immediate offensive problem.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Also, you’re supposed to do all the fixing and cooking in the food truck.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Reconditioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reconditioning. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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