reuse

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verb

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 

reused; reusing; reuses

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 

: further, different, or repeated use

Examples of reuse in a Sentence

Verb

I can reuse that container.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Its orbiter returned to Earth and flew again, while its solid rocket boosters were recovered, refurbished and reused. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Unlike conventional inhibitors, which must remain attached to continuously suppress their target, a single Setidegrasib molecule can trigger degradation of multiple KRAS proteins before being reused. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Noun

Microsoft partnered with the city to build a $30 million water reuse facility to process cooling water for data centers and other industries. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

The new rules require data centers to pay for their own infrastructure and reuse water to reduce the strain on state resources. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reuse

• coos
• cruce
• deuce
• douce
• duce
• goose
• hoose
• juice
• loose
• mousse
• noose
• nous

Kids Definition

reuse

verb

re·​use

(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz

: to use again especially in a different way

reuse

-ˈyüs

noun