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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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
The loan fund is repaid, replenished, and then reused for the next project.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Take, for instance, the landmark SB 707 Responsible Textile Recovery Act that mandates the reuse and recycling of textiles.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
According to the city’s 2024 Water Conservation Plan, Fort Worth supplies reuse water to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, Arlington and Euless for nonpotable use, like irrigation.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
The loan fund is repaid, replenished, and then reused for the next project.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
According to county officials, the Parkton project symbolizes how innovative land reuse can drive environmental progress and economic efficiency together.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Take, for instance, the landmark SB 707 Responsible Textile Recovery Act that mandates the reuse and recycling of textiles.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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