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
Recent Examples on the Web
The current middle school building would be repurposed for district administration and the recreation department.
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Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2024
That means no manufacturers are willing to buy old clothing and repurpose the fabric into something new.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
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Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2024
That means no manufacturers are willing to buy old clothing and repurpose the fabric into something new.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
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 9 May. 2024.
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