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
Or, make a habit of reusing toothbrushes for cleaning around the house.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
That change can be as small as people taking shorter showers or reusing water for plants or cleaning.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
This solution not only reduces waste but also demonstrates a practice model for reusing EV batteries at scale, supporting both the renewable energy sector and the circular economy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
The interim objectives include things like catching and reusing Starships, in-orbit ship-to-ship refueling, and finally long-duration spaceflight to reach the Moon and stay there for weeks, months, or years.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2025
Legend has it that the discovery came either from a warehouse fire that charred his casks or from experimenting with reusing sugar barrels by burning them clean.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
However, if a storm is so deadly or costly that reusing its name would be inappropriate or insensitive, the name is retired permanently and replaced with a new one starting with the same letter.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
That change can be as small as people taking shorter showers or reusing water for plants or cleaning.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
This solution not only reduces waste but also demonstrates a practice model for reusing EV batteries at scale, supporting both the renewable energy sector and the circular economy.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
The interim objectives include things like catching and reusing Starships, in-orbit ship-to-ship refueling, and finally long-duration spaceflight to reach the Moon and stay there for weeks, months, or years.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2025
Legend has it that the discovery came either from a warehouse fire that charred his casks or from experimenting with reusing sugar barrels by burning them clean.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
However, if a storm is so deadly or costly that reusing its name would be inappropriate or insensitive, the name is retired permanently and replaced with a new one starting with the same letter.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusing
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The Harvest Facial showcases Napa’s LIV + GRACE SKINCARE, using a soothing pumpkin enzyme mask to bring out autumn radiance.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bin Laden, through the al-Qaida terrorist organization, targeted the United States for nearly a decade before the 9/11 attacks in 2001, utilizing this large and expansive infrastructure.—
Richard Frankel,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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There were more than 3,000 new downloads of the IndyCar app over race weekend, with 80,000 fans utilizing the app on race day.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Reusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reusing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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