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
Recycled water has been controversial, like when Eagle residents recently objected to their city’s plan on reusing water.
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Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Avoid reusing passwords across accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Similar to any leftovers, recipes reusing pickle brine should be refrigerated at all times and eaten within a short time.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Key milestones achieved include reusing a Super Heavy booster and catching it with mechanical arms.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
The quiet interiors — defined by the revamp the stately building has undergone in the ‘50s — is characterized by an understated palette of neutral stone flooring and wooden furnishings, which were developed reusing existing materials.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Also, reusing local rubble reduces the carbon emissions from transporting heavy sand and gravel across long distances.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Cost-containment measures, like consolidating software licenses and reusing expensive sets rather than continually tearing them down, were put in place.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Avoid reusing passwords across accounts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Similar to any leftovers, recipes reusing pickle brine should be refrigerated at all times and eaten within a short time.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Key milestones achieved include reusing a Super Heavy booster and catching it with mechanical arms.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026
The quiet interiors — defined by the revamp the stately building has undergone in the ‘50s — is characterized by an understated palette of neutral stone flooring and wooden furnishings, which were developed reusing existing materials.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Also, reusing local rubble reduces the carbon emissions from transporting heavy sand and gravel across long distances.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Cost-containment measures, like consolidating software licenses and reusing expensive sets rather than continually tearing them down, were put in place.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusing
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Tabbed nothing less than the golden generation, they were meant to grow a sport that long had roots but never could quite blossom, using the soil of their own country to do it.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Zou noted that one major challenge is the lack of a mature software and algorithm ecosystem capable of fully utilizing photonic hardware.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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“Reusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reusing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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