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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The 470-foot-long structure has hosted various events in South Africa and will be repurposed after the ceremony.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
To make your home a little greener and reduce waste, here are 12 clever ways to repurpose old newspapers in your garden and beyond.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
However, if repurposing loved brands or buying formats from smaller territories is not viable, there’s always the trusted reboot.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
By repurposing these waste leaves, Naveena prevents approximately 13.33 kg of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere for every kilogram of Anam PALF produced.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Repurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repurpose. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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