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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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Yet the nation maintains high recovery rates, with over 70 percent of total waste—and more than 95 percent of pre-consumer waste—being recycled or reused, according to the state’s latest report, released by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The tower will feature rainwater and gray water reuse and high-efficiency chillers.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Before digital tape, the BBC would reuse old tapes.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Yet the nation maintains high recovery rates, with over 70 percent of total waste—and more than 95 percent of pre-consumer waste—being recycled or reused, according to the state’s latest report, released by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
People can take their reusable water bottles to a HOPE station and refill them for reuse.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
The tower will feature rainwater and gray water reuse and high-efficiency chillers.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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Several exclusive, bespoke massage treatments feature a handmade oil blend native to Kyoto, and facials use Japanese prestige skincare brand The Ginza.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Delta Connection will operate both of the new routes using Embraer 175 regional jets with up to 76 seats, Wi-Fi and in-seat power outlets.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And there’s a whole host of applications that happen with much better precision.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Contreras is required to wear an ankle monitor, and his lawyers said his asylum application is still pending.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Toronto utilized Varland as a traditional setup man at times last year, then as an early-game stopper in the postseason.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even the Spotted Stone bar gets in on the eco action, utilizing all ingredients and minimizing waste (lemon and lime skins are processed and used to make homemade syrups for cocktails, for example).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Last year, the Eagles ran man coverage just under a quarter of the time — and that’s not including potential press-man coverage usage.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Since returning from hip and elbow injuries that kept him out of three games, James has had the third-highest usage rate on the team in each of the last three games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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