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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
Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Smaller thrift stores may re-donate unsold goods to shelters or other organizations, and items that still can't be reused are taken to specialized recycling centers in an effort to keep as much as possible out of landfills.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Instead of ending up in landfills, shoes can be reused as raw material for new pairs.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The work also points toward a potential circular manufacturing model in which waste plastics and spent battery acid are reused to create high-value chemicals instead of becoming environmental pollutants.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
That is why even one weak or reused password can put multiple accounts at risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The enzyme specifically helps break down a molecule called glucocerebroside — a component of the membrane surrounding cells — into glucose and ceramide so the parts can be reused.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Osborn loves Tossware, a quality option for non-breakable drinkware with multiple styles to choose from, and it can also be reused for future events.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
After the party, the shoes lived on, some were given to a schoolteacher in Berkeley, and others were donated so they could be reused.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Smaller thrift stores may re-donate unsold goods to shelters or other organizations, and items that still can't be reused are taken to specialized recycling centers in an effort to keep as much as possible out of landfills.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Instead of ending up in landfills, shoes can be reused as raw material for new pairs.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
The work also points toward a potential circular manufacturing model in which waste plastics and spent battery acid are reused to create high-value chemicals instead of becoming environmental pollutants.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
That is why even one weak or reused password can put multiple accounts at risk.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The enzyme specifically helps break down a molecule called glucocerebroside — a component of the membrane surrounding cells — into glucose and ceramide so the parts can be reused.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Osborn loves Tossware, a quality option for non-breakable drinkware with multiple styles to choose from, and it can also be reused for future events.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
After the party, the shoes lived on, some were given to a schoolteacher in Berkeley, and others were donated so they could be reused.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reused
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Depending on the time of year, highlights include the new rhododendron gardens, the all-glass Palm House, the new Butterfly House, and the Nordic Beer Garden, highlighting plants used by Nordic brewers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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For the project, the ORNL researchers used two specialized instruments to study how these molten salts behave under reactor-like conditions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Falter utilized the new approach after his first week in Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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His pinpoint command and deception being utilized against the Phillies hasn’t changed that.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Reused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reused. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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