as in using
to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reusing
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.
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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
This reduces the risk of reusing weak passwords that scammers can easily exploit to gain unauthorized access to your accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 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
Or, make a habit of reusing toothbrushes for cleaning around the house.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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
This reduces the risk of reusing weak passwords that scammers can easily exploit to gain unauthorized access to your accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 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
Or, make a habit of reusing toothbrushes for cleaning around the house.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusing
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Due to its stellar activity, the galaxy has become a favorite for astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles alone sources beef from 10 counties, and those beef suppliers rely on livestock from 469 counties, which are fed using crops grown in 828 counties.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
20 Oct. 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,
24 Oct. 2025
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Here's how to take the survey Taylor Advising released a new survey for the community, officers, and department staff utilizing the platform Survey Monkey.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Reusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reusing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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