repurpose
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of repurpose
First recorded in 1980–85; re- ( def. ) + purpose ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"What excites us is the idea of repurposing well-known drugs and even commonly found food ingredients like caffeine to do entirely new tricks," Zhou said.
From Science Daily
The report noted that 51 had closed or been repurposed as urgent treatment centres in the previous three years.
From BBC
The companies are also reviving plans to consolidate operations in a new building over the next two years, while repurposing four other properties, a project put on hold when the tariffs hit.
Discovery looks to repurposed content, including characters from the “Harry Potter” and “Lord of the Rings” franchises, as well as superheroes like Batman, as “ blatant infringement” by ByteDance.
From Los Angeles Times
Researchers have pinpointed three already approved medications that may be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily
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