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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
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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Verb
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Now, the question of whether the US could again use force – or tactics like tariffs or sanctions – to strong-arm countries into choosing Washington’s interests over ties with China is a viable risk being evaluated in the region’s capitals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Those who bought the checks would then attempt to fraudulently cash them, according to federal prosecutors, using a variety of methods.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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While flat structures work well in many systems, one-dimensional forms offer advantages in applications that require fast transport or mechanical reinforcement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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Once in Texas, he was kept in chains for 16 hours and interrogated about his refugee application before being released without documents from a detention center in Houston, the lawsuit said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The film builds the arc of Bamford’s life and career by utilizing clips from decades of her stand-up.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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With astronaut launches, NASA utilizes military vessels stationed at sea across various points around the planet, where crew capsules can land and be recovered in the event of an emergency-abort situation.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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To the museum board, this seemed like a poor allocation of resources; certainly the guards or docents could instruct people on flash usage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Lower energy usage directly decreases operating expenses and enhances usable compute density.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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