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
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Never reuse old passwords after a hack.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
To address that issue, Hollywood Heritage launched The Hollywood Eleven initiative in 2025 as a long-term advocacy effort encouraging the adaptive reuse of significant historic properties.
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Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Verb
After airing, the recording of the historic performance was placed in the BBC archives and subsequently erased, as the BBC commonly (and now notoriously) wiped and reused tapes at the time.
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Never reuse old passwords after a hack.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
Frequent mowing keeps clippings small, preventing smothering and speeds up decomposition for reuse.
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Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
To address that issue, Hollywood Heritage launched The Hollywood Eleven initiative in 2025 as a long-term advocacy effort encouraging the adaptive reuse of significant historic properties.
—
Daily News,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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That agreement set a 60-day period for negotiations on key issues, including the future of Tehran’s nuclear program amid concerns that Iran wants to use it for military purposes, a claim the country denies.
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The individuals said the restoration will help ensure the organizations can use the model for defensive cyber purposes.
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Toe spacers make polish application much easier and cut down on smudging while layers dry.
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After the application process is completed, the ambassadors are provided access to an online portal, where presentations and activities created by the medical advisory board are shared.
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Staying close to the start line and utilizing transit options will help ensure a smooth and stress-free race morning.
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At its intimate factory, Crystal expanded its rooftop solar installation beyond the contract demand to fully utilize the available rooftop space.
Noun
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Cleveland holds pick 29 overall, which comes with a starting salary just under $3 million (pending rookie scale usage).
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In recent years, there has been a greater push to phase the usage of these chemicals out of a number of products, particularly apparel and home textiles.
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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