as in used
to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reused
Artgar 23-Piece Harvest Decorations This curated 23-piece arrangement includes a blend of mini pumpkins, foam berries, acorns, rustic pinecones, and maple leaves that can be reused year after year.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Fully intact modules can even be reused in new traction batteries, adding more value.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Approximately 2 percent of the company’s total water consumption during the period was reused and steps are being put in place to undertake a water risk assessment in fiscal year 2025 at production sites with water consumption limits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Kamikaze drones are designed to be used once in an attack, not reused.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Cox reported that after the fair was closed, all of the materials that were at the fair were resold or reused elsewhere.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The company has also reused Electron Rutherford engines on subsequent flights.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Its first stage is designed to be reused up to 50 times.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Behind the scenes, the hotel operates its own composting stations, solar water tanks, and a treatment plant for soapy water that’s reused for watering plants.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
Fully intact modules can even be reused in new traction batteries, adding more value.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Approximately 2 percent of the company’s total water consumption during the period was reused and steps are being put in place to undertake a water risk assessment in fiscal year 2025 at production sites with water consumption limits.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
Kamikaze drones are designed to be used once in an attack, not reused.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Cox reported that after the fair was closed, all of the materials that were at the fair were resold or reused elsewhere.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The company has also reused Electron Rutherford engines on subsequent flights.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Its first stage is designed to be reused up to 50 times.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Behind the scenes, the hotel operates its own composting stations, solar water tanks, and a treatment plant for soapy water that’s reused for watering plants.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reused
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Video refereeing was used 39 times on the first day of the season, with one red card being corrected and three goals disallowed for offside.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos used big play after big play to amass a silly-sounding 637 yards of offense and consistently thrill the Albertsons Stadium crowd of 32,887 — officially the ninth home sellout in a row.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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Other businesses use the production space The kitchen space is also utilized by Bleu Sheep Charcuterie, To Your Health Juicery, Ay Chihuahua Coffee, and Doorstep Peppers.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hunter is a unique and rare player who is likely to be utilized in many facets of the game.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Reused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reused. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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