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 viral sound has been repurposed countless times, with people dressing up as SpongeBob characters, parents playing the song to get their babies to laugh, other TikTok musicians adding their own vocals and more but mostly, people just jam and admire the catchiness of the clever tune.
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Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
There are several measures the resort has taken to keep things energy efficient, including smart tech to adjust temperature and lights when no one is in the room and roofs designed to collect rainwater, which is then repurposed to irrigate landscaping.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
As for what will become of the artwork that formerly occupied the water tower, it has been repurposed uniquely.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Smart, as Deborah, gives the lie to the idea of the hack and repurposes it as a glorious wink.
—J Wortham, New York Times, 12 May 2024
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Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024
There are several measures the resort has taken to keep things energy efficient, including smart tech to adjust temperature and lights when no one is in the room and roofs designed to collect rainwater, which is then repurposed to irrigate landscaping.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
As for what will become of the artwork that formerly occupied the water tower, it has been repurposed uniquely.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
Smart, as Deborah, gives the lie to the idea of the hack and repurposes it as a glorious wink.
—J Wortham, New York Times, 12 May 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 6 Jun. 2024.
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