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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The panel also explored strategies for repurposing sets, props, and food.
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Udita Jhunjhunwala, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
The team handcrafts each element in-house, often repurposing materials from previous installations.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The Life of Jesus seems to be repurposing audio recorded 15 years ago for a bible audiobook called Truth & Life.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
Having a festive home is a seasonal mood booster, and repurposing items around your house as decorations is one way to start.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
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Udita Jhunjhunwala, Variety, 22 Nov. 2025
The team handcrafts each element in-house, often repurposing materials from previous installations.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025
The Life of Jesus seems to be repurposing audio recorded 15 years ago for a bible audiobook called Truth & Life.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
Having a festive home is a seasonal mood booster, and repurposing items around your house as decorations is one way to start.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 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 26 Nov. 2025.
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