repurpose
verb
re·pur·pose
(ˌ)rē-ˈpər-pəs 
repurposed; repurposing; repurposes
: to give a new purpose or use to
repurpose the company's website
repurpose the archived material
Examples of repurpose in a Sentence
finding ways to repurpose old computer equipment
Recent Examples on the Web
The Ferndale location will be repurposed for secular use effective Monday.
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Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
Nvidia repurposed its chips designed for video games and began using them to power the AI Revolution.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Recycled materials are also repurposed into new records, showcasing a commitment to sustainability.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Other items lying around the house could be repurposed for Halloween decorations as well, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
Nvidia repurposed its chips designed for video games and began using them to power the AI Revolution.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Recycled materials are also repurposed into new records, showcasing a commitment to sustainability.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Other items lying around the house could be repurposed for Halloween decorations as well, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for repurpose
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“Repurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repurpose. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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