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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
Before reusing parchment paper, inspect its quality.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
But Blue Origin does view safely recovering and reusing its rocket boosters as crucial for its business model.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
With the holiday shopping season here, cybercriminals ramp up their attacks, knowing millions of you are logging in, buying online and often reusing old passwords.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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.
—New Atlas, 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
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
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
But Blue Origin does view safely recovering and reusing its rocket boosters as crucial for its business model.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
With the holiday shopping season here, cybercriminals ramp up their attacks, knowing millions of you are logging in, buying online and often reusing old passwords.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
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.
—New Atlas, 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusing
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Guests can order the complimentary coffee in-bakery, through the mobile app, or online using code FREECOFFEE.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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