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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Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
SpaceX has again broken its own rocket reuse record, launching a first stage booster for its 35th time.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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Verb
Malware was reused, observable and slow to evolve.
—Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Noun
In the East London town of Romford, 14 miles northeast of Charing Cross, lies Gallman’s End Farm, a compound filled with barns, sheds and other agricultural outbuildings that now houses ELT Global, which bills itself as a pioneer in textile reuse and recycling.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
SpaceX has again broken its own rocket reuse record, launching a first stage booster for its 35th time.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 8 June 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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