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
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Such debuts are rare for SpaceX, which is famous for its extensive rocket reuse.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Additionally, several existing dilapidated buildings on the site will be demolished and their concrete recycled and partly reused to realize the new structures.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The surf pool would have a bi-annual draining, with water captured into the county recycling and reuse program.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Such debuts are rare for SpaceX, which is famous for its extensive rocket reuse.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Personal data removal services can help scrub your information from these databases, reducing the risk that criminals will resell or reuse your details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Additionally, several existing dilapidated buildings on the site will be demolished and their concrete recycled and partly reused to realize the new structures.
—New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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Photonic quantum computing is a quantum computation approach that uses photons—particles of light—as qubits.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Zoryve has a unique active ingredient—roflumilast, an enzyme inhibitor that’s being used for the first time in a topical medication.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The other end of the spectrum are breaks that happen when a single application of force is applied to the bone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The solar panels produce electricity in DC current which is then converted to AC current utilized inside the building with an inverter.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
15 Sep. 2025
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Podcasts, newsletters, and Words of the Year have popularized neologisms, etymologies, and usage trends.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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Make no mistake, 11-personnel will always be the bread and butter of a McVay offense, and the coach said usage of any grouping is matchup dependent and could vary week to week.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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