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to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reuse
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, experts say the key to securing these supplies may not lie simply in opening new mines, but also in reusing what has already been extracted.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Of the material that is collected, only a fraction is sorted for recycling, with most still directed toward landfill, incineration or export — generally to the global south for resale or reuse.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Verb
By reusing plans from Zyscovich Architects, now known as Stratus, the district was able to bypass competitive bidding for design.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Now, experts say the key to securing these supplies may not lie simply in opening new mines, but also in reusing what has already been extracted.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
The measure would promote the reuse and redevelopment of motels along the corridor.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Of the material that is collected, only a fraction is sorted for recycling, with most still directed toward landfill, incineration or export — generally to the global south for resale or reuse.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those investors backed an expansion beyond digital mortgage origination, a broader platform pitch that helped large lenders digitize everything from mortgage applications to other consumer‑credit products.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are countless applications, but there's a good example playing out across the Chicago area of why this work is so important – data centers, with many concerned about the amount of energy and resources required to run them.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This season, the Royals have utilized Falter in a different role.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The gadget works by utilizing a blue-violet light to attract insects, which are then zapped by a 4200-volt electric grid on contact.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Modular design also meets the stringent usage requirements of small payload satellites.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Southeast Asia, composed mainly of net energy importers, has been hit especially hard by rising energy prices, accelerating plans to drive down energy usage.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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