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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
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Many scammers reuse the same identity across multiple victims.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Mary Alice and Michael Benoit, for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the 1927 Elk’s Lodge into The Lodge Performing Arts Center located at 18 Villa Court.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Verb
This mission will deploy broadband satellites for AST SpaceMobile and attempt to reuse a first-stage booster.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
Many scammers reuse the same identity across multiple victims.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
In an industry obsessed with next-gen recycling technologies and circularity buzzwords, the existing global system for textile reuse is often overlooked—or worse, misunderstood.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
Mary Alice and Michael Benoit, for the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the 1927 Elk’s Lodge into The Lodge Performing Arts Center located at 18 Villa Court.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The department’s news release about the fire included a reminder for drivers to use caution when pulling over near dry grass or vegetation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mary Mangan, of Somerville, Massachusetts, filed her application in January using advice from online forums.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Researchers said Ace’s success could have future applications in manufacturing and service robotics, where machines must react quickly while operating safely and precisely around people.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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He’s viewed as a developmental quarterback prospect, but Green is athletic enough that he could be moved to another position or utilized as a short-yardage runner and specialty player.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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MnDOT has been utilizing this contracting method since 2016, awarding more than $91 million for 1,270 contracts to 270 small business contractors in that time.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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The growth of data centers would also consume 731 to 1,1125 million cubic meters or water per year, or the annual household water usage for six to 10 million Americans.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mill’s Bio Indigo technologies enable approximately 40 percent lower water consumption and 50 percent lower heat usage, while maintaining the depth and richness expected from classic indigo.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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