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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As a lifelong puzzle lover himself, this is Danner’s top recommendation for repurposing the puzzles you’re done with.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Eco-friendly options for repurposing a tree include creating mulch, a backyard pond habitat or bird feeders.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2025
No conclusive plan has been formed to either engage in talks with another professional sports team or repurpose the current site of Arrowhead Stadium – though Lucas and LeVota, respectively, said the city and county could explore both in the next five years.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Some creators have repurposed grocery store bags and cardboard boxes into paper stars and gingerbread houses.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Eco-friendly options for repurposing a tree include creating mulch, a backyard pond habitat or bird feeders.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Dec. 2025
No conclusive plan has been formed to either engage in talks with another professional sports team or repurpose the current site of Arrowhead Stadium – though Lucas and LeVota, respectively, said the city and county could explore both in the next five years.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Some creators have repurposed grocery store bags and cardboard boxes into paper stars and gingerbread houses.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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