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Definitions

retread

[ree-tred, ree-tred] / riˈtrɛd, ˈriˌtrɛd /

VERB

fix

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjust correct overhaul patch rebuild regulate restore revamp revise

STRONG

amend debug doctor emend recondition reconstruct remediate sort

WEAK

do up fiddle with put to rights see to tune up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage

STRONG

harm injure worsen

WEAK

destroy disarrange disturb neglect

VERB

overhaul

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fix improve modernize rebuild reconstruct reexamine renew repair revamp

STRONG

check debug doctor examine inspect mend patch recondition service survey

WEAK

do up fiddle with give facelift

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage destroy hurt injure ruin

STRONG

ignore neglect

VERB

patch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cobble rebuild reconstruct reinforce repair revamp sew

STRONG

cover darn overhaul recondition

WEAK

do up fiddle with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy ruin

WEAK

break damage rend tear

VERB

recondition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fix up refit refurbish remodel resuscitate

STRONG

brace continue exhilarate extend freshen furbish gentrify mend modernize overhaul prolong re-create reaffirm reawaken recommence recreate reestablish refresh regenerate rehabilitate reinvigorate rejuvenate renovate reopen repair repeat replace replenish restate restock restore resume revamp revitalize revive spruce stimulate transform

WEAK

begin again breathe new life into bring up to date give a new look to go over

Antonyms

STRONG

break damage depress destroy discourage finish halt hurt kill leave alone maintain ruin shorten stop

VERB

re-create

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exhilarate refurbish reinvigorate

STRONG

brace continue extend freshen furbish gentrify mend modernize overhaul prolong reaffirm reawaken recommence recondition reestablish refit refresh regenerate rehabilitate rejuvenate remodel renovate reopen repair repeat replace replenish restate restock restore resume resuscitate revamp revitalize revive spruce stimulate transform

WEAK

begin again breathe new life into bring up to date fix up give a new look to go over

Antonyms

STRONG

break damage destroy finish halt hurt kill leave alone maintain ruin shorten stop

VERB

refurbish

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fix up modernize overhaul recondition redo refit rehabilitate remodel renovate repair restore revamp update

STRONG

mend refresh rejuvenate renew spruce

WEAK

clean up do up gussy up reequip rehab set to rights

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antique break damage destroy hurt ruin

STRONG

kill

VERB

rejuvenate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

modernize reconstruct refresh regenerate reinvigorate renew renovate restore revitalize

STRONG

do exhilarate reanimate reclaim recondition recover refurbish restitute revivify spruce update

WEAK

breathe new life into do up give face lift to give new life to make young again rehab spruce up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

damage destroy kill ruin

STRONG

lose miss

VERB

renew

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue extend prolong reaffirm reestablish reopen repeat restate restore resume revive

STRONG

brace exhilarate freshen gentrify mend modernize overhaul reawaken recommence recondition recreate refit refresh regenerate rehabilitate reinvigorate rejuvenate remodel renovate repair replace replenish restock resuscitate revitalize spruce stimulate transform

WEAK

begin again breathe new life into bring up to date fix up go over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy finish halt shorten stop

STRONG

break damage depress discourage hurt kill leave alone ruin

VERB

renovate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clean overhaul refit refurbish rehabilitate remake remodel repair restore revamp revitalize revive spruce up update

STRONG

cleanse do face-lift reactivate recondition reconstitute recreate reform refresh rekindle renew resurrect resuscitate retrieve revivify spruce

WEAK

do up gussy up make over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage destroy dirty hurt ruin

WEAK

demolish

VERB

repair

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compensate for correct heal improve mend overhaul patch rebuild recover rectify refurbish remedy renovate retrieve revamp revive

STRONG

darn debug doctor emend recondition redress reform refresh rejuvenate remediate renew right settle sew square

WEAK

do up fiddle with give a face-lift make good make up for patch up put back together put in order put right touch up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage decline destroy harm hurt injure ruin weaken worsen

STRONG

kill upset

WEAK

maintain remain spoil stay wreck

VERB

revamp

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clean overhaul refurbish rehabilitate remake remodel repair restore revitalize revive update

STRONG

face-lift recondition refresh renew resurrect

WEAK

do up make over spruce up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

break damage destroy hurt ruin

VERB

smarten

Synonyms

WEAK

adjust amend correct debug do up doctor emend face-lift fiddle with fix up overhaul patch put to rights rebuild recondition reconstruct regulate restore revamp revise see to sort spruce tune up

Example Sentences

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Similarly, Raymond James analyst Chris Meekins said the plan unveiled on Thursday is “a retread of previously advocated-for positions and there is no legislative path forward for much of it, in our view.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

But what if what seemed a tired retread was actually poised on the cutting edge of televised entertainment?

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

There was only one retread and even that one, a reprise of the standout “Traffic Altercation,” was worth revisiting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

Since it has, a 50th anniversary special is due on Sunday, Feb. 16 when one expects we'll retread some of the 40th's victory laps.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2025

He turned, as these thoughts passed through his mind, and began hastily to retread his footsteps towards the castle.

From The Abbot by Scott, Walter, Sir

retread

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