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to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reuse
Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
This was the 650th Falcon 9 since its debut in 2010 and 585th time the company reused a booster for a mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
The reuse of venues goes beyond simply selecting existing stadiums.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
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Verb
Jars can be reused, but the lids should be new and sterilized according to the manufacturer's instructions.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
This was the 650th Falcon 9 since its debut in 2010 and 585th time the company reused a booster for a mission.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
Noun
Falcon 9 reaches new reuse milestone.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
The reuse of venues goes beyond simply selecting existing stadiums.
—New Atlas, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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The targeting led the Russians to use an alternative route, according to the Ukrainian military, with a large number of trucks carrying military supplies sent further west.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Officers conducted a search on foot and using a drone, but were unable to locate the animal.—
Evelyn Ronan,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
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In Kansas, for example, recipients must fill out a 30-page application with 200 questions to get benefits of about $150 per month, according to Appleseed Center's Kottler.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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An Art Basel spokesperson told the Art Newspaper that the decision to cancel the award had been made in 2025, with the selection committed subsequently notified and application materials updated.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 June 2026
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This new lottery system will be utilized for a three-year experimental span and will expire after the 2029 draft, with the board of governors then allowed to vote to continue the system or transition to a new one.—
Anthony Chiang
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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That physical play is something the Patriots can utilize, as well as Brown’s route-running prowess that has led to four straight seasons of at least 1,000 yards receiving.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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The property is dedicated to preserving the area for generations to come, from the construction materials to the energy usage.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Still, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has issued an Overflow Action Day alert on Wednesday, asking people to limit water usage and reduce the strain on local sewers.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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