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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Since its founding in 2014, Re/Done has become known for repurposing vintage Levi’s, emphasizing sustainability and heritage.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The vanishing dining room During the pandemic, many homeowners repurposed their dining rooms into offices, playrooms, or classrooms for their kids.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
When Constellation was cancelled in 2010, Orion’s design was revised and repurposed for the Artemis program.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Allison Janney and Keri Russell repurposed their chemistry from The Diplomat to reenact a scene from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
The vanishing dining room During the pandemic, many homeowners repurposed their dining rooms into offices, playrooms, or classrooms for their kids.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
When Constellation was cancelled in 2010, Orion’s design was revised and repurposed for the Artemis program.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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