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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Its warm, comforting vibes turned it into an enduring standard that eclipsed its chart position, thanks considerably to it being repurposed on hip-hop records by generations of musicians raised on his music.
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Potential Risks Open-source can mean others remove safeguards or repurpose the model for harmful uses.
—Lavanya Shukla, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
According to Cartier, the structure has been repurposed for its second installment in Japan, embodying the Compagnie Financière Richemont’s brand’s commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Preservation Chicago is hoping a new congregation might move in and restore the church, or the building could be repurposed as a community center, among other potential adaptive reuses.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2025
Potential Risks Open-source can mean others remove safeguards or repurpose the model for harmful uses.
—Lavanya Shukla, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
According to Cartier, the structure has been repurposed for its second installment in Japan, embodying the Compagnie Financière Richemont’s brand’s commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship.
—Thomas Waller, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Preservation Chicago is hoping a new congregation might move in and restore the church, or the building could be repurposed as a community center, among other potential adaptive reuses.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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