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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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
When the cave closes, its fabric will be reused or recycled.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
David Garcia, deputy director of policy for the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley and author of a report on the challenges of adaptive reuse, said an older hospital building should have advantages for conversion to housing.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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Verb
The staff memo said water would be reclaimed, filtered and reused.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
When the cave closes, its fabric will be reused or recycled.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Noun
Supporters of the moratorium argue that a more flexible review process could encourage investment and adaptive reuse.
—Sarah M. Boye, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
David Garcia, deputy director of policy for the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley and author of a report on the challenges of adaptive reuse, said an older hospital building should have advantages for conversion to housing.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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