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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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
While parchment paper is generally intended for single use, it can be reused under the right circumstances.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
The Greenwood School site is one of about 30 that Kansas City Public Schools has considered for reuse or redevelopment after school closures.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The chlorine-containing solution can be safely neutralized and reused, reducing both environmental impact and operational costs.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
While parchment paper is generally intended for single use, it can be reused under the right circumstances.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Furthermore, the project also addressed battery life extension and reuse.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
The Greenwood School site is one of about 30 that Kansas City Public Schools has considered for reuse or redevelopment after school closures.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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