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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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
The debate underscores both Europe’s commitment to supporting Kyiv and the legal complexities of repurposing Russian funds.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Any of these budget-friendly options could be upcycled and repurposed for sewing projects.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
The Department of Natural Resources repurposed a position to create the role for Davis.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
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 12 Dec. 2025.
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