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
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In a statement provided to Rolling Stone, Semisonic reacted to seeing their song about a tipsy last call repurposed as nativist propaganda.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, according to the outlet, the building has been renamed and repurposed to Bell Works, and serves as a tourist attraction and unofficial town square, that includes an indoor promenade with shops and a food court.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Keeping, donating, or repurposing old jerseys allows fans to play an active role in the beautiful game’s decarbonization efforts.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
China has already ramped up production of roll-on/roll-off ships—commercial vessels that can be repurposed for military transport.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
Now, according to the outlet, the building has been renamed and repurposed to Bell Works, and serves as a tourist attraction and unofficial town square, that includes an indoor promenade with shops and a food court.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Keeping, donating, or repurposing old jerseys allows fans to play an active role in the beautiful game’s decarbonization efforts.
—Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
China has already ramped up production of roll-on/roll-off ships—commercial vessels that can be repurposed for military transport.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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 25 Mar. 2025.
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