as in to use
to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reuse
Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
The rig features a full wet bath with a recirculating shower system that reuses 70% of your sudsy bubble-water after filtering and purifying it.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
The dramatic launch pad capture, SpaceX's third, is a key element in the company's plan to enable rapid refurbishment and reuse.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Another problem with microdosing from vials is that the patients may reuse needles, which can pose a risk of infection or contamination, said Mansoor Amiji, PhD, RPh, a professor of chemical engineering and pharmaceutical sciences at Northeastern University.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
The rig features a full wet bath with a recirculating shower system that reuses 70% of your sudsy bubble-water after filtering and purifying it.
—New Atlas, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Reduce, reuse and recycle to stop polluting the stomachs of birds!
— Olivia Mejia, Lusby
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—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
The dramatic launch pad capture, SpaceX's third, is a key element in the company's plan to enable rapid refurbishment and reuse.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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Booker, who appeared to have nothing more than two glasses of water and notes on his lectern, skillfully used the rules to his advantage, permitting colleagues to ask questions to give himself brief moments of rest while still maintaining control of the floor.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Those methods typically used by scalpers and bots, included purchasing more than four tickets per household, per show, and using multiple identities to buy up tickets.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Tech giants including Amazon, Google and Microsoft offer quantum-as-a-service, bringing the barrier to entry lower than ever, and paving the way for anyone with ideas to start building quantum applications to fit their needs.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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New applications were paused, and 500,000 recipients were left in legal limbo.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For up-to-date Public Health Information and restoration of public utilities, please utilize the links and contacts below.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Apparel brands, for instance, utilize digital transparency to substantiate claims of ethical sourcing and achieve higher ratings on indices such as Fashion Revolution’s Transparency Index.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Business leaders obtain the necessary insights to reduce carbon and material usage, accelerate CSRD compliance, and accurately measure the financial and sustainability impact of their decisions.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Bibi also advises that parents monitor screen time and social media usage, and being aware of the platforms their sons are engaging with.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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