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
Simmone Shah, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Busch Gardens initially planned to pay tribute to the Big Bad Wolf without reusing the ride’s original name.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
Ali Hoss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The company set a new rocket reuse record on NROL-57, flying the same Falcon 9 first stage for the second time in just nine days.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Around the world, some clinics are reconsidering what items can be reused or recycled, as well as beginning to phase out an anesthetic known as desflurane, one bottle of which is equivalent to driving a gas car 2,200 miles..
—Simmone Shah, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Busch Gardens initially planned to pay tribute to the Big Bad Wolf without reusing the ride’s original name.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
Retrofitting, adaptive reuse, and strategic repositioning enhance asset value and attract tenants.
—Ali Hoss, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The company set a new rocket reuse record on NROL-57, flying the same Falcon 9 first stage for the second time in just nine days.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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Mangione handed arriving officers a fake New Jersey ID that was used at the New York City hostel days earlier and was subsequently arrested.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Start today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $67 (+taxes and fees) through May 13, 2025.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many states beefed up staffing during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting workers from other parts of state unemployment agencies to customer service, but moved them back to their old positions as the spike in applications ebbed, Traub said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The applications were public, so the machinery of the tariff crafting process could be more closely examined.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The secret is that Costco utilizes only roasted almonds to yield a rich, somewhat sweet spread without any additives, including salt, sugar, or oils.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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Green is a versatile player out of Marshall, and Gannon could utilize his speed and power to disrupt the pocket. 17.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Does his usage contribute to those mistakes? Perhaps.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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National efforts have boosted PrEP awareness and usage, but barriers remain.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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