reuse

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verb

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüz How to pronounce reuse (audio)
reused; reusing; reuses
Synonyms of reusenext

transitive verb

: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
the need to reuse scarce resources
reuse packing material as insulation

reuse

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noun

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüs How to pronounce reuse (audio)
: further, different, or repeated use

Examples of reuse in a Sentence

Verb I can reuse that container.
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Verb
Your can reuse up to 10 times before emptying and refilling the socks with fresh litter. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026 The clips have been posted to X, where some have racked up millions of views and praise from viewers, with help from a network of prominent right-wing influencers on the platform who share and reuse the content. David Ingram, NBC news, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
So to avoid infringement, any reuse would need to steer clear of her newer characteristics. Leo Rocha, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026 In parallel, SpaceX is working to achieve rapid reuse of both Starship elements — the Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reuse

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reuse was in 1797

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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

reuse

verb
re·​use
(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz
: to use again especially in a different way
reuse
-ˈyüs
noun

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