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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Key milestones achieved include reusing a Super Heavy booster and catching it with mechanical arms.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Nonrecyclable plastic may be routed for reuse and recovery as a material for road construction or waste-to-energy processes, depending on its exact substance.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
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Verb
Wastewater is also reused for irrigation, and the hotel has also started recycling vegetable oils with an organization that transforms the waste into biodiesel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Key milestones achieved include reusing a Super Heavy booster and catching it with mechanical arms.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Noun
The identity database may further support the resale and reuse of humanoid robots.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Nonrecyclable plastic may be routed for reuse and recovery as a material for road construction or waste-to-energy processes, depending on its exact substance.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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While Marner avoided an abysmal 2025-26 season, the Leafs are expected to use the first-overall pick in the upcoming draft on Penn State star Gavin McKenna, the kind of player who should be able to help right the ship in a hurry.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Drake addresses Kendrick Lamar feud with fiery tracks The Grammy-winning rapper also used his latest musical project to reignite his feud with fellow emcee Kendrick Lamar.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Mamdani intends to cut the median time for approvals from 210 to to 100 days via a mix of simplifying income verification, speeding up the process for lottery winners to be selected, and streamlining the applications, among other things.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This included implementing an electronic application process and introducing a mobile application center designed to make the hiring process more efficient and accessible to prospective applicants.—
Joy Lepola-Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Moon Bar will serve food as well, mostly bar snacks that, similar to the drinks, utilize some Asian ingredients.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Production vehicles can park once while utilizing dissimilar looks; locations can jump from a Victorian home to a ranch house to a gritty industrial setting without a company move.—
Kathy A. McDonald,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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With the Twins, the combined usage of his changeup, two-seamer and cut-fastball is about 15 percent, down from 40 percent usage for the whole season (Gómez threw 17 1/3 innings for the Rays before he was designated for assignment).—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Residents have argued that power drains, water usage or chemical storage from those businesses could create problems for neighbors.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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