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repurpose

[ree-pur-puhs] / ˌriˈpɜr pəs /
VERB
reuse for a new purpose
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK


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As a result, it has been tagged for disposal, though efforts are underway to repurpose it.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

It also happens to be one of the great budget desserts; the kind that quietly rewards the cook who knows how to stretch, repurpose and revive.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Apple has found ways to repurpose these chips in later product releases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Historic England ran a four-year programme to repurpose derelict and underused buildings as community spaces such as cinemas and market halls, and run cultural events, while in Walsall a £1.5bn regeneration project is planned.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“I just remember the classic Roach Motel slogan that, apparently, the poster is attempting to repurpose for a Latinx audience. Catch you later, Kojo!”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein



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