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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Parents are continuing to speak out against Dekalb County Schools' plan to shut down, repurpose and reassign some schools.
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Monique John, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Krofft children’s shows were uniquely creative, and the producer brothers made the most of their low budgets by repurposing characters for other series and creating shows that hewed to a similar formula.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Simply repurpose an old wine bottle as a water spike.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
At the end of the candle's life, the quirky ceramic vessel can be repurposed as a vase, makeup brush holder, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Monique John, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The Krofft children’s shows were uniquely creative, and the producer brothers made the most of their low budgets by repurposing characters for other series and creating shows that hewed to a similar formula.
—Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
Simply repurpose an old wine bottle as a water spike.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
At the end of the candle's life, the quirky ceramic vessel can be repurposed as a vase, makeup brush holder, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 11 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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