re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 
reused; reusing; reuses
: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
the need to reuse scarce resources
reuse packing material as insulation
re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüs
: further, different, or repeated use
Examples of reuse in a Sentence
Verb
I can reuse that container.
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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Then just toss them in the wash as usual to clean and reuse them again.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
This is a bold bet because, after a decade and a half, the Falcon 9 has become the most successful launch vehicle in the world, setting records for reuse, longevity, price, and cadence.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
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Verb
Once the solvent evaporates, the proteins can be reused to produce fibers with properties similar to the original material.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Then just toss them in the wash as usual to clean and reuse them again.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Noun
The Schoolyard Beer Garden in Denver, one of the adaptive reuse concepts spearheaded by City Street Investors, charges a 20% service fee and does not accept tips.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
This is a bold bet because, after a decade and a half, the Falcon 9 has become the most successful launch vehicle in the world, setting records for reuse, longevity, price, and cadence.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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