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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The Daniel’s Mill project is a part of the Rockville Mill Complex project, which is a remediation and renovation project to repurpose and reuse contaminated 19th century textile mills for the 21st Century.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Tattle’s founders have spoken about a desire to repurpose British classics like Monty Python for vertical.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
For example, this Texas AI law could have repurposed some of the lengthier and more comprehensive provisions in AI laws from Illinois, Utah, Nevada, etc.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Keep in mind that there are several other ways to repurpose coffee grounds.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Tattle’s founders have spoken about a desire to repurpose British classics like Monty Python for vertical.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
For example, this Texas AI law could have repurposed some of the lengthier and more comprehensive provisions in AI laws from Illinois, Utah, Nevada, etc.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Keep in mind that there are several other ways to repurpose coffee grounds.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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