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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Fort Bliss, a sprawling military base in the desert in El Paso, Texas, where Japanese and Japanese American people, Italians and Germans were held during WWII, has been repurposed for the immigration crackdown.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
As for expired spices, don’t toss them—repurpose them.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the team used original stone and windowsills that were carefully repurposed to give the exterior additions an authentic feel.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
From there, McMullen said, the district could decide to repurpose it internally or sell to other entities.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
As for expired spices, don’t toss them—repurpose them.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Additionally, the team used original stone and windowsills that were carefully repurposed to give the exterior additions an authentic feel.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
From there, McMullen said, the district could decide to repurpose it internally or sell to other entities.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 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 20 Feb. 2026.
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