as in to use
to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reuse
PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Instead of focusing on reuse, the company wants to build a lot of rockets cheaply.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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
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Verb
Premium users have the option to store such passwords for easy reuse.
—PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2025
Instead of focusing on reuse, the company wants to build a lot of rockets cheaply.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Unlike parchment paper, liners are not compostable and cannot be reused—although many people do throw out their parchment paper after a single use.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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However, since the May request, the department has signed a $172 million contract with Gulfstream to buy not one but two used G700 jets.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The breathable cotton quilt is lightweight enough to use year-round, but the warm tones beckon for fall.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Where Parkinson ends up remains opaque, but his ability and application have got him to this point, along with a firm support network, encouragement, qualifications.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This series is designed for cost-efficiency, for applications prioritizing mobility and manipulation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The church also proposed adding space for hydroponic farming that would supply produce for the community and terrace farming that could be utilized by the residents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Belmont senior midfielder’s red face showed exhaustion from yet another big matchup she was heavily utilized in.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Social media usage is believed to have peaked in 2022.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Will this new offense sap some usage from Brunson but possibly increase efficiency?—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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