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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By repurposing venues and prioritizing public transport, the city is attempting to redefine how the Games are delivered.
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New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Other schools under consideration, other items Five other schools were on the Attendance Boundary Committee’s recommendation list for potential closure and repurposing advanced at a February meeting.
—Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Home and office items such as laptops, desktops, servers, network switches, printers, modems and cell phones, can be dropped off for repurposing by M&M Technologies, which is tasked with securely erasing data, destroying hard drives and recycling electronics.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Lemon peels improve soil health, deter pests, and reduce waste by repurposing food scraps.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 7 June 2026
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New Atlas, 9 June 2026
Other schools under consideration, other items Five other schools were on the Attendance Boundary Committee’s recommendation list for potential closure and repurposing advanced at a February meeting.
—Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Home and office items such as laptops, desktops, servers, network switches, printers, modems and cell phones, can be dropped off for repurposing by M&M Technologies, which is tasked with securely erasing data, destroying hard drives and recycling electronics.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Lemon peels improve soil health, deter pests, and reduce waste by repurposing food scraps.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 7 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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