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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
Over the years, the state’s mining industry has resulted in large quantities of coal mining waste that are being viewed as having the potential to be reused to extract rare earth elements and other critical minerals.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Elements of the necklace were reused as brooches, and some gems were dismantled to facilitate different uses.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
While parchment paper is generally intended for single use, it can be reused under the right circumstances, depending on the condition of the paper after use.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Quality assurance determines whether they get reused or discarded.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The recycled soils will be reused for local construction, which can reduce landfill waste, truck traffic and dependence on rural quarries.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
But recording, and especially sharing, creates data that can be searched, linked, purchased and reused.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
John Vignocchi, the CEO of Region Business, says the old state buildings should not be saved and reused, but demolished.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Dryer balls are a sustainable (and money-saving) alternative to dryer sheets since they can be reused for multiple loads.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Elements of the necklace were reused as brooches, and some gems were dismantled to facilitate different uses.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
While parchment paper is generally intended for single use, it can be reused under the right circumstances, depending on the condition of the paper after use.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Quality assurance determines whether they get reused or discarded.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The recycled soils will be reused for local construction, which can reduce landfill waste, truck traffic and dependence on rural quarries.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
But recording, and especially sharing, creates data that can be searched, linked, purchased and reused.
—Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
John Vignocchi, the CEO of Region Business, says the old state buildings should not be saved and reused, but demolished.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Dryer balls are a sustainable (and money-saving) alternative to dryer sheets since they can be reused for multiple loads.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reused
Verb
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UltraGreen holds an 85% market share in the US for its fluorescent dye used in surgical imaging, despite raising the average cost of its dye vials in the market by 60% and 30% in 2023 and 2024.—
Bernadette Toh,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Scared of death, many men have used it, carrying death upon their shoulders.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Solis said the leaves are generally utilized in cooking, clothing and animal feed, the latter particularly for goats.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to FlightAware, the Amazon cargo plane utilized one of its air carrier partners and uses the call sign Alaska Airlines 2616.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Reused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reused. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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