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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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
The latter could easily be repurposed for rowing on Lake Maggiore.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Instead of letting that initial media coverage fade, repurpose it into a long-term branding asset.
—Qamar Zaman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
To repurpose my disorientation and anger into something more actionable, solid and firm.
—Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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