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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 reusing
Fueled by a combination of liquid oxygen and liquid methane, its goal is to duplicate SpaceX's business model of radically reducing costs by up to 90% while ramping up launch cycles by reusing rocket stages up to 20 times instead of discarding them.
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Avoid reusing old passwords across different accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Kate — who is known for recycling outfits, often years apart — debuted the piece during a January 2020 visit to Bradford Town Hall before reusing the coat at the royal family's Christmas church outing in 2022.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Many brands also recommend reusing the candle vessel after burning.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
As a precaution, health and trade associations are urging consumers and bars to destroy or properly dispose of empty bottles to prevent counterfeiters from reusing them in the production of fake liquor.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Seed oils are safe for cooking when used properly, but avoid reusing them and store in cool, dark places.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
One of its goals is helping communities become more involved in sustainability by adopting practices such as repairing, recycling, reusing and repurposing items.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The facility was reusing cardboard as containers.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Avoid reusing old passwords across different accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Kate — who is known for recycling outfits, often years apart — debuted the piece during a January 2020 visit to Bradford Town Hall before reusing the coat at the royal family's Christmas church outing in 2022.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Many brands also recommend reusing the candle vessel after burning.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
As a precaution, health and trade associations are urging consumers and bars to destroy or properly dispose of empty bottles to prevent counterfeiters from reusing them in the production of fake liquor.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
Seed oils are safe for cooking when used properly, but avoid reusing them and store in cool, dark places.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
One of its goals is helping communities become more involved in sustainability by adopting practices such as repairing, recycling, reusing and repurposing items.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
The facility was reusing cardboard as containers.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusing
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Sarah Moore, executive director of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition, questioned the legality of using American Rescue Plan Act funds for the project.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Separately, Graffiedi is exploring immersion cooling for data centers using dielectric fluids — non-conductive liquids that remove heat through boiling.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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This involves utilizing technology to enhance autonomy, making informed decisions based on data, and coordinating tactics within groups for future combat.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Reusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reusing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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