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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
Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Rather than tossing the sock into the trash, Baer finds a way to reuse it, adding it to her textile recycling pile.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The contractor will attempt to recycle the majority of the building, including steel, brick and concrete, which will be transported to recycle yards for reuse.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Instead, spot-clean clothes or reuse lightly worn items.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Rather than tossing the sock into the trash, Baer finds a way to reuse it, adding it to her textile recycling pile.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
This was a record reuse flight for the first-stage booster flying for a 17th time with a recovery landing on the droneship A Short Fall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The contractor will attempt to recycle the majority of the building, including steel, brick and concrete, which will be transported to recycle yards for reuse.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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There are no fitness facilities, but guests are welcome to use Surin's large gym and a sauna just a short shuttle ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Taylor, the policing expert, said a PIT maneuver is a strong tool, but should be used sparingly.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eligible establishments would have to apply, and pay a $500 application fee.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This combination of speed, precision, and durability marks a significant step toward real-world applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ultra has hired off-duty fire rescue crews to patrol the event, utilizing emergency aid kits and scooters to navigate the crowds and get patients to an ambulance faster.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Officers will sometimes use a felony that occurs during a traffic stop or enforcement interaction as cause to initiate a chase and utilize a PIT maneuver, but if the underlying reason for the interaction wasn’t a violent felony, the move likely shouldn’t be used, Taylor said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The pitfalls of social media usage for children, such as exposure to harmful or radicalizing content, has become a galvanizing topic in the Legislature.—
Lia Russell
March 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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For higher output levels, savings range from 30% to 50%, depending on usage intensity and jobsite conditions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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