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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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Three of the city’s Route 66 classic gas stops have been repurposed.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Some pieces are selected to stock RicRack’s resale French Quarter storefront, helping fund its programs, while others are repurposed as materials for sewing classes.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Elements of the sets are repurposed from former major studio productions, offering a sustainability benefit in addition to aiding in production.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 May 2026
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 29 May. 2026.
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