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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As part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, Democrats in Congress handed the office $250 billion in loan authority to repurpose or replace existing energy infrastructure in order to lower air pollution and reduce planet-warming emissions.
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Brad Plumer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
In April, the Evanston City Council approved NU’s application to repurpose Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium, the university’s lakefront soccer field, for home football games.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Some industry events have already been canceled, while others have been repurposed to focus more on relief efforts.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
This approach ensures that nothing goes to waste, with byproducts being repurposed to fuel further sustainability efforts.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Brad Plumer, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
In April, the Evanston City Council approved NU’s application to repurpose Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium, the university’s lakefront soccer field, for home football games.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Some industry events have already been canceled, while others have been repurposed to focus more on relief efforts.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
This approach ensures that nothing goes to waste, with byproducts being repurposed to fuel further sustainability efforts.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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