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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This shift is so total that Tesla is winding down production of its veteran Model S and Model X vehicles to repurpose its California factory for the mass production of Optimus humanoid robots.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Throw In Leftover Potatoes Last night's roasted potatoes can be repurposed into this morning's egg scramble.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Prevent Blocked Drainage Holes One of Martha's favorite ways to repurpose broken terracotta pots is by placing them in the bottom of her planters to keep drainage holes clear of clumps of dirt or vegetation.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
The video content and some capabilities, such as suggestions based on existing Health app data, will be repurposed and introduced as early as this year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Throw In Leftover Potatoes Last night's roasted potatoes can be repurposed into this morning's egg scramble.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Prevent Blocked Drainage Holes One of Martha's favorite ways to repurpose broken terracotta pots is by placing them in the bottom of her planters to keep drainage holes clear of clumps of dirt or vegetation.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
The video content and some capabilities, such as suggestions based on existing Health app data, will be repurposed and introduced as early as this year.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 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 11 Feb. 2026.
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