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repurpose

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


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Essentially, the auto maker will repurpose battery capacity once destined for EVs into backup power packs for utilities and data centers.

From Barron's • May 28, 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

“They want data that they can repurpose: anything that’s going to have financial information, anything that’s going to have driver’s license information is going to be very valuable to them,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

They can repurpose underused industrial sites and support local employment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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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