as in used
to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reused
This glaze can be reused for burgers and chicken wings.
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Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
From old warehouses to vacant office buildings, there are thousands of buildings in Florida that could be reused for affordable housing units.
—Margi Glavovic Nothard, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Targeting groups of Chinese visitors, tour guides allegedly distributed and reused the same tickets multiple times a day.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
But only a small portion of CO2 can be reused, and Broin said the industry still needs access to a pipeline in states like Iowa that lack the geological capability to sequester carbon dioxide underground.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Although both can be thrown away after one use, P95 masks can be reused if clean and free of contamination.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In contrast to conventional recycling, which weakens fibers and limits how they can be reused, Uplift360’s non-degenerative method produces material that can go straight back into high-performance supply chains.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Temporary structures were used to turn historic landmarks into venues—beach volleyball was played by the Eiffel Tower, judo bouts happened at the Champ de Mars—and existing facilities were refurbished and reused.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
All components can be easily disassembled without damage, allowing them to be reused and rearranged as many times as needed.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
From old warehouses to vacant office buildings, there are thousands of buildings in Florida that could be reused for affordable housing units.
—Margi Glavovic Nothard, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Targeting groups of Chinese visitors, tour guides allegedly distributed and reused the same tickets multiple times a day.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 Feb. 2026
But only a small portion of CO2 can be reused, and Broin said the industry still needs access to a pipeline in states like Iowa that lack the geological capability to sequester carbon dioxide underground.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Although both can be thrown away after one use, P95 masks can be reused if clean and free of contamination.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In contrast to conventional recycling, which weakens fibers and limits how they can be reused, Uplift360’s non-degenerative method produces material that can go straight back into high-performance supply chains.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Temporary structures were used to turn historic landmarks into venues—beach volleyball was played by the Eiffel Tower, judo bouts happened at the Champ de Mars—and existing facilities were refurbished and reused.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
All components can be easily disassembled without damage, allowing them to be reused and rearranged as many times as needed.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reused
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For example, Mermentau Cove previously used Mardi Gras funds to construct a pavilion for their graveyard and add flags to veterans' graves.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The practice was particularly used by patrolling troops during World War II, according to Smith, who has educated himself in the sport’s long history.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The last time Tyler came back from an extended absence, in that case to toe issue, he was utilized off the bench in his first game back and then inserted into the starting lineup the next game.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Although the animals were selected for their complementary qualities in relation to Elordi’s voice, the range of species utilized was broad enough to include everything from raccoons to a rhinoceros.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Reused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reused. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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