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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But national historic status also unlocks potential state and federal tax credits that developers can use to help rehab and repurpose historic buildings.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The beats are stiffly period-appropriate, repurposing Shawty Redd snare rolls, bouncy Zaytoven keys, and snap music low end without flourish.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
By the early 20th century, it had briefly been repurposed as a rehabilitation facility before eventually returning to being a home.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
This proposal repurposes that mechanism to advance a political agenda that Congress has not authorized and federal courts have repeatedly questioned.
—Monique B. Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The beats are stiffly period-appropriate, repurposing Shawty Redd snare rolls, bouncy Zaytoven keys, and snap music low end without flourish.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
By the early 20th century, it had briefly been repurposed as a rehabilitation facility before eventually returning to being a home.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
This proposal repurposes that mechanism to advance a political agenda that Congress has not authorized and federal courts have repeatedly questioned.
—Monique B. Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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