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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Juliette Gache, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2024
This way the pot stays cleaner, and the boiling water can be reused.
—Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 18 July 2024
Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024
Water purification and reuse are key to the growth of the semiconductor industry.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 6 July 2024
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Verb
Almost 45 miles of bike lanes will remain after the Games, and about 10,000 bike rack spaces installed around Olympic venues will be reused in sports centers, schools, and municipal facilities.
—Juliette Gache, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2024
This way the pot stays cleaner, and the boiling water can be reused.
—Andrew Chapman, Scientific American, 18 July 2024
Noun
Through it all, SpaceX mastered the recovery and reuse of Falcon 9 boosters and payload fairings while maintaining a perfect launch success record.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 12 July 2024
Water purification and reuse are key to the growth of the semiconductor industry.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 6 July 2024
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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