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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Fort Blissa sprawling military base in the desert in El PasoTexaswhere Japanese and Japanese American peopleItalians and Germans were held during WWIIhas been repurposed for the immigration crackdown.
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Zoe SottileCNN Money16 Feb. 2026
As for expired spicesdon’t toss them—repurpose them.
—Cody GodwinUSA Today15 Feb. 2026
Additionallythe team used original stone and windowsills that were carefully repurposed to give the exterior additions an authentic feel.
—Staff AuthorSouthern Living13 Feb. 2026
From thereMcMullen saidthe district could decide to repurpose it internally or sell to other entities.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 13Kansas City Star13 Feb. 2026
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Zoe SottileCNN Money16 Feb. 2026
As for expired spicesdon’t toss them—repurpose them.
—Cody GodwinUSA Today15 Feb. 2026
Additionallythe team used original stone and windowsills that were carefully repurposed to give the exterior additions an authentic feel.
—Staff AuthorSouthern Living13 Feb. 2026
From thereMcMullen saidthe district could decide to repurpose it internally or sell to other entities.
—Kendrick Calfee
february 13Kansas City Star13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repurpose
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“Repurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repurpose. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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