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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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, parts of sPHENIX, a state-of-the-art particle detector, like its outer hadronic calorimeter, will be reused in the new detector.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
This was a record reuse flight for the first-stage booster flying for a 17th time with a recovery landing on the droneship A Short Fall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Gemini in Chrome is rolling out a new feature called Skills to save and reuse your favorite prompts.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, parts of sPHENIX, a state-of-the-art particle detector, like its outer hadronic calorimeter, will be reused in the new detector.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The first reuse of a New Glenn first stage, even if its engines are new, is a significant step toward the company's ultimate vision for the rocket, whose first stages are designed to fly at least 25 times apiece.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
This was a record reuse flight for the first-stage booster flying for a 17th time with a recovery landing on the droneship A Short Fall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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