re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 
reused; reusing; reuses
: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
the need to reuse scarce resources
reuse packing material as insulation
re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüs
: further, different, or repeated use
Examples of reuse in a Sentence
Verb
I can reuse that container.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Many of the old glass block windows were reused, as well, kept protected for three years during the construction.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Carmen Ene, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
California, Washington, New Jersey and North Carolina have enacted laws or are studying ways to manage solar panel waste, with some even requiring recycling or reuse.
—Anurag Srivastava, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Unlike passwords that are often reused, each passkey is unique and generated for each specific website or service.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Many of the old glass block windows were reused, as well, kept protected for three years during the construction.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Noun
Investment will also be needed in new industries that can deliver the infrastructure to support circularity, ensuring that the use of raw materials can be optimized, products can be tracked throughout their lifetime and waste can be minimized through reuse.
—Carmen Ene, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
California, Washington, New Jersey and North Carolina have enacted laws or are studying ways to manage solar panel waste, with some even requiring recycling or reuse.
—Anurag Srivastava, The Conversation, 10 July 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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