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
Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
The removals shut down the C.D.C.’s renowned viral-hepatitis lab in the middle of a hepatitis-C-outbreak investigation in Florida—just after C.D.C. staff had genetically traced the outbreak to a doctor who had been improperly reusing injection vials.
—Atul Gawande, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Cam Myers, Sourcing Journal, 28 Apr. 2025
In 2008, the county started working with the Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer with a history of historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The inscriptions date back to the 26th Dynasty, also indicating that the tomb may have been reused nearly 2,000 years after Waserif Re’s interment.
—Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
The removals shut down the C.D.C.’s renowned viral-hepatitis lab in the middle of a hepatitis-C-outbreak investigation in Florida—just after C.D.C. staff had genetically traced the outbreak to a doctor who had been improperly reusing injection vials.
—Atul Gawande, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Bills in California are being introduced to hold brands accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products to better support recycling, reuse and repair.
—Cam Myers, Sourcing Journal, 28 Apr. 2025
In 2008, the county started working with the Alexander Company, a Wisconsin developer with a history of historic preservation and adaptive reuse.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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The company uses green chemicals and operates at room temperature to reduce energy consumption and the need to pre-wash materials.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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While rain ponchos stayed tucked away, the real stars of the show were hand fans — used more as percussion instruments than for cooling off.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
Noun
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As a parent herself, Turner understands the nuances of college applications firsthand.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Because the placenta is rich in nutrients and stem cells that give it antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative properties, this organ is a particularly good candidate for medical applications.—
Marley Dewey,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Verb
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There have already been multiple reports suggesting that the Exynos 2600 will be utilized for the Galaxy S26 series.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The pair didn’t always agree on how Reese should be utilized on the floor.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Third-party vendors are developing more sophisticated reporting mechanisms to help clients audit their own regulatory compliance as well as track sustainability efforts through advanced data analytics in areas like carbon emissions, energy usage and operational efficiency.—
Vidya Plainfield,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Cue also said Safari’s search usage declined for the first time in April as more people turned to AI, sending shares of Alphabet tumbling.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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