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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
Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Like the process of purifying reuse water, the desalination process is more expensive than the typical methods of treating non-brackish groundwater for consumption.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The raptors often reuse sites for generations.
—Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Responsible Disposal: As a final step, if no reuse, recyling or downcycling option is available, items can be converted from waste to energy or alternative fuel conversion.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Like the process of purifying reuse water, the desalination process is more expensive than the typical methods of treating non-brackish groundwater for consumption.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Avoid reusing old passwords across different accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The raptors often reuse sites for generations.
—Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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Cousin, who is CEO of FSF Ventures, a nonprofit focused on sustainable food business models, believes investments like AI will help spur productivity in land already used for cultivation.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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One post on the platform included a screenshot of a season 4 scene where Will uses a conversation about Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) to reveal his true feelings for Mike.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This passive multistable design also makes the finger safer, especially in applications like grasping objects in industrial automation, where simple, predictable mechanics can prevent accidents.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
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Those who did not receive council support have the opportunity to rollover their application next year for another chance.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are many advantages to utilizing a CRM for sales.—
Jason Phillips,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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While Ertz likely won't be utilized as one of the top receiving options on the Commanders on Monday night since both McLaurin and Samuel are returning to the fold, the 13-year NFL veteran could very well hit a career milestone that very few at his position have ever been able to accomplish.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With defenses generally built to counter 11 personnel, teams have increased their usage of 12 personnel (two tight ends, two receivers, one running back).—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The researchers are now calling for further investigations and guidelines into nighttime light usage and levels in homes, hospitals and cities to try to limit its impact on our cardiovascular systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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