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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Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Back in the 1960s, there wasn't a home video market, and videotape was expensive, so it was erased for reuse.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Place a mandarin orange upside down in the center, bring the dough up around it, and pinch to seal, removing any excess dough to reuse.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Serving the mission Adaptive reuse is when a structure is converted from one use to another, which typically preserves the exterior of a building while transforming its insides for more practical uses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Back in the 1960s, there wasn't a home video market, and videotape was expensive, so it was erased for reuse.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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