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
Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Avoid reusing passwords and disable password hints.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
The Japanese American community of descendants and survivors are advocating for protection and reuse of the buildings in a way that honors their ancestors and commemorates this dark chapter of American history.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 7 May 2025
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Verb
From a young age, Mom had a knack for designing and sewing her own clothes, finding cheap fabric or reusing castoffs.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Avoid reusing passwords and disable password hints.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Noun
For example, melting metals and plastics for reuse requires professional skills and an industrialized process.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
The Japanese American community of descendants and survivors are advocating for protection and reuse of the buildings in a way that honors their ancestors and commemorates this dark chapter of American history.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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The initiative draws water from the L.A. River in downtown L.A., cleans it and uses it to irrigate Los Angeles State Historic Park.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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In 2024, Summers performed an Off-Broadway show about his life titled The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, which used Double Dare to tell his life story.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Some customers will feel comfortable booking a trip using a mobile application.—
Miguel McInnis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The revenue from the fees, according to the legislation, would go toward U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which processes immigration applications like green cards and visas and is already mostly funded by the fees collected with these services.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Treatments include massages utilizing a mixture of orange, clove, ginger and seaweed, or emulating the movements of the sea to relieve muscular tension; a seaweed leaf wrap to soften and nourish the skin and skin renewal facials.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Rather than matching in this instance, consider plant growth forms and whether the potential shade generated can be utilized.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
Noun
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McDaniels’ playoff usage rate though the first two rounds was the same at 16.3 percent (most role players will see a postseason dip as the stars soak up more minutes and shots), and he’s shot the ball far better, converting 62.7 percent of his 2s in the playoffs.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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That is why clear AI usage policies at work are so important.—
Lindsay Kohler,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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