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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Then, there is a possibility to reuse the biochar as fertilizer.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
What's more, when that bark is modified with inexpensive magnetite (iron oxide), it can be easily separated from the water for reuse after treatment.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Plastic bags can’t be put out for recycling, so reusing them whenever possible is ideal.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Then, there is a possibility to reuse the biochar as fertilizer.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
Its first stage is designed for extensive reuse — at least 25 flights, according to Blue Origin.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
What's more, when that bark is modified with inexpensive magnetite (iron oxide), it can be easily separated from the water for reuse after treatment.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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Declined to apply for a state grant of up to $400,000 to test the use of the drug buprenorphine to combat opioid use disorder.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Likely hundreds of millions of devices, even when using more balanced market share metrics.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In essence, live programming transforms Netflix from a passive viewing application into an actively engaging advertising environment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers sought for City commissions The City of Vista is accepting applications from Vista residents for several volunteer commissions, boards and committees.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is a way that this could have been done better, utilizing visual storytelling, establishing atmosphere and a sense of place that could have given a sense of the music, its large appeal and the circumstances that shaped it, while also allowing JayDee to shine in his own way.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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By owning the technology, Netflix can utilize first-party viewing history and engagement data to provide privacy-conscious, detailed targeting, such as reaching viewers who consistently enjoy action or sci-fi content, without relying on third-party cookies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Room usage is an expensive real estate issue for business leaders.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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But while the word’s general usage sounds more than a little archaic in the 21st century, its application to a particular kind of deceit prohibited in war remains active law.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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