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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Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
The factory will also recycle and reuse shipping materials such as cardboard, pallets and packing materials, along with 51% sugarcane shrink wrap options.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
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Verb
Some birds reuse nests, but juncos rarely do, which is likely why your birds chose a different hanging pot for their second brood.
—Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
The factory will also recycle and reuse shipping materials such as cardboard, pallets and packing materials, along with 51% sugarcane shrink wrap options.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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