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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DeKalb County Schools is delaying its school consolidation plan to close and repurpose more than 20 schools following months of pushback from parents.
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Monique John, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Still, Perry made an even further impression with her ensemble, which included a long strapless gown and trailing cape made of Italian deadstock duchess satin that was repurposed from surplus tailoring fabrics.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Kim, who took power in 1946, reframed Christianity as a symptom of American imperialism and repurposed its rituals with himself at the center, instituting requirements for ideological activities and imposing harsh punishments on those who failed to show sufficient devotion.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The 1833 property recently reopened after a renovation, and during that process the owners repurposed old materials, converting wood from the ceiling into a bar top and original laundry sinks into ice holders.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
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Monique John, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Still, Perry made an even further impression with her ensemble, which included a long strapless gown and trailing cape made of Italian deadstock duchess satin that was repurposed from surplus tailoring fabrics.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Kim, who took power in 1946, reframed Christianity as a symptom of American imperialism and repurposed its rituals with himself at the center, instituting requirements for ideological activities and imposing harsh punishments on those who failed to show sufficient devotion.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The 1833 property recently reopened after a renovation, and during that process the owners repurposed old materials, converting wood from the ceiling into a bar top and original laundry sinks into ice holders.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 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 12 May. 2026.
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