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
Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Since then, the reuse system has been extended into commercial and public landscapes, and most recently, piloted for application on residential landscapes.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Over the long term, recovering and reusing valuable materials may prove more cost-effective than continually buying new raw materials on the open market.
—Anurag Srivastava, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Hierarchies also encourage the reuse of existing knowledge, which can significantly accelerate the learning of new concepts.
—Tarun Eldho Alias, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Since then, the reuse system has been extended into commercial and public landscapes, and most recently, piloted for application on residential landscapes.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
The second serial starring Kirk Alyn as the Last Son of Krypton is a step up from the first one despite boasting similarly repetitive plotting and occasionally reusing its footage.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Over the long term, recovering and reusing valuable materials may prove more cost-effective than continually buying new raw materials on the open market.
—Anurag Srivastava, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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This is when the teen uses social conflict to express frustration.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The treatment had never been used on a species of raptor before, but Ammann took a leap and sent them an email.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Singer continued to advise prospective undergraduates on their college applications while serving his sentence in federal prison in Florida, and from a California halfway house after his release.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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No food rewards will be available on the Chick-fil-A Play app, which is different from the flagship Chick-fil-A application.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Of those, Porsche utilized numerous lightweighting measures in 1957 to develop a small number intended for motorsport.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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In venue news, Park City’s Yarrow Theatre will be utilized as well as Salt Lake Film Society’s Broadway Centre Cinemas and Rose Wagner Performing Arts Centre.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Those interested in trying the alternative therapy should consult with a medical professional to ensure safe usage.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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In turn, vape usage rates among youths have soared by 2,000 percent.—
Javier Palomarez,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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