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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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Microsoft reuses the residual heat of its servers to heat the town.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Standardized information will help create consistent methods for battery recycling and reuse.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Approximately 2 percent of the company’s total water consumption during the period was reused and steps are being put in place to undertake a water risk assessment in fiscal year 2025 at production sites with water consumption limits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Microsoft reuses the residual heat of its servers to heat the town.
—Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Such debuts are rare for SpaceX, which is famous for its extensive rocket reuse.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Standardized information will help create consistent methods for battery recycling and reuse.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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