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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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
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Premium users have the option to store such passwords for easy reuse.
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Verb
Your job is to break up the wrecks of massive ships and space hulks, carving them apart to release valuable components which can be reused or recycled at huge profits by your despicable space overlords.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
As per the study, the film can be reused over 50 times without losing stability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
Whatever’s unsalable will be delivered to the project for sorting, reuse and recycling.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Premium users have the option to store such passwords for easy reuse.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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