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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 reused
Credentials that are stolen, weak, lack MFA or are reused across platforms create transnational risk exposure.
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Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The company had already demonstrated the ability to land the New Glenn first stage and impressively reused it in April for the first time.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
While the rocket delivered the satellites to the wrong orbit, Blue Origin did manage to once again recover the first stage booster, which itself had been reused after a previous spaceflight in a major first.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Each sensor cannot be reused or recharged.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
In the 1960s, these same tactics were reused by Southern states to chill the Civil Rights Movement.
—Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Textiles that cannot be reused are sent to a recycler in South Carolina for a small fee paid by the donor.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
In practically every prison there were stories of documents being destroyed, of archives being allowed to rot and disintegrate, of holding cells being reused before there was time to investigate what had taken place within them.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The hackers used a common tactic known as credential stuffing to access the data, which exploits weak and reused passwords.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The company had already demonstrated the ability to land the New Glenn first stage and impressively reused it in April for the first time.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
While the rocket delivered the satellites to the wrong orbit, Blue Origin did manage to once again recover the first stage booster, which itself had been reused after a previous spaceflight in a major first.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Each sensor cannot be reused or recharged.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
In the 1960s, these same tactics were reused by Southern states to chill the Civil Rights Movement.
—Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Textiles that cannot be reused are sent to a recycler in South Carolina for a small fee paid by the donor.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
In practically every prison there were stories of documents being destroyed, of archives being allowed to rot and disintegrate, of holding cells being reused before there was time to investigate what had taken place within them.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reused
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Beyond the glass wall is a long wooden deck with a small dining table and a full-sized day bed (which can also be used for sleeping at night).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The White House South Lawn, where the arena is located, is a place often utilized by presidents.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Jalen Tolbert was Willis’ favorite target Wednesday, utilized in every period to move the chains for the offense.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Reused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reused. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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