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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With some minor adaptations, they were repurposed into TV PSAs.
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Rita Soronen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Gail Lissner, an appraiser and managing director for Integra Realty Resources, said some of the earliest co-living buildings in Chicago were smaller apartment buildings that were repurposed.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
In recent years, legislative leaders have sought to repurpose high-speed rail funds for regional projects, especially in Southern California.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2025
Out back, Barack Obama repurposed the tennis court for basketball.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
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Rita Soronen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Gail Lissner, an appraiser and managing director for Integra Realty Resources, said some of the earliest co-living buildings in Chicago were smaller apartment buildings that were repurposed.
—Caleb McCullough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
In recent years, legislative leaders have sought to repurpose high-speed rail funds for regional projects, especially in Southern California.
—Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2025
Out back, Barack Obama repurposed the tennis court for basketball.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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