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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Get creative with decorating ideas, such as repurposing plastic eggs or crafting with everyday items.
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Here, researchers combined the mycelium of the common oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) with bamboo shavings that had been repurposed from scrap at a furniture store.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
The pillar has been covered with a patchwork of wooden doors, painted in white that have been repurposed as part of the unusual design concepts that reflect the signature visual language of the house.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Hanging Mason jar lid Step 1: Remove the Band and Lid
If your Mason jar has a lid and metal band, set them aside to use with other jars or repurpose them in another craft project.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Here, researchers combined the mycelium of the common oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) with bamboo shavings that had been repurposed from scrap at a furniture store.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
The pillar has been covered with a patchwork of wooden doors, painted in white that have been repurposed as part of the unusual design concepts that reflect the signature visual language of the house.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Hanging Mason jar lid Step 1: Remove the Band and Lid
If your Mason jar has a lid and metal band, set them aside to use with other jars or repurpose them in another craft project.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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