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
Plant diseases and pests can be spread by reusing dirty flower pots.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
From figuring out how to make a set look like Christmas while filming in the summer heat to reusing some select items, Nielsen's got a few tricks and plenty of wardrobe magic up his sleeves.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Counterpoint said some companies may downgrade components like camera modules, displays and even audio, as well as reusing old components.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Avoid reusing your master password anywhere else.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Maybe 50, 60 years ago, it was thought that this was a good way of reusing plastic, reusing something, and getting more life out of it.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Scholl mentioned that the organization could address these issues by reusing Symphony’s high-temperature core, originally designed for long-duration supersonic flight.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
Like New Glenn, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 saves money by landing and reusing rockets.
—Ari Koeppel, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Use oils safely—avoid overheating or reusing them, and store them properly.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
From figuring out how to make a set look like Christmas while filming in the summer heat to reusing some select items, Nielsen's got a few tricks and plenty of wardrobe magic up his sleeves.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Counterpoint said some companies may downgrade components like camera modules, displays and even audio, as well as reusing old components.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
Avoid reusing your master password anywhere else.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Maybe 50, 60 years ago, it was thought that this was a good way of reusing plastic, reusing something, and getting more life out of it.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Scholl mentioned that the organization could address these issues by reusing Symphony’s high-temperature core, originally designed for long-duration supersonic flight.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Dec. 2025
Like New Glenn, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 saves money by landing and reusing rockets.
—Ari Koeppel, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
Use oils safely—avoid overheating or reusing them, and store them properly.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusing
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On her birthday, Kate released the last of her Mother Nature videos on social media, using the platform to promote her message of being outside among wildlife and open spaces as a key to her wellbeing and recovery from her cancer treatment.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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If dealing with persistent scum, create a paste using vinegar and baking soda, apply it, and leave it for 20 minutes before wiping it clean.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Plaut aims to simplify the flying experience by utilizing software that mirrors a car rather than a traditional airplane.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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One City Church in Littleton, has been utilizing Gloo for about a year now, and the pastor says it's helped them in many ways.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Reusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reusing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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