as in used
to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reused
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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
But the research team is certain the material can be reused directly in new window systems.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Its 2020 anti-waste law requires unsold nonfood goods to be reused, donated or recycled instead of destroyed.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Water from handwashing, rinsing produce or bathing (without harsh chemicals) can be reused for watering plants or cleaning.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Some costumes have been stored in warehouses for years, waiting for revivals like this, but many had to be freshly rebuilt and even the reused had to be extensively revised.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Yet the nation maintains high recovery rates, with over 70 percent of total waste—and more than 95 percent of pre-consumer waste—being recycled or reused, according to the state’s latest report, released by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
And once the material is full of oil, it can be discharged and reused multiple times.
—Ben Coxworth
march 10, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
When to Replace Instead of Reuse While old soil can sometimes be revitalized and reused, there are circumstances when replacing it is the better choice.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
But the research team is certain the material can be reused directly in new window systems.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Its 2020 anti-waste law requires unsold nonfood goods to be reused, donated or recycled instead of destroyed.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Water from handwashing, rinsing produce or bathing (without harsh chemicals) can be reused for watering plants or cleaning.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Some costumes have been stored in warehouses for years, waiting for revivals like this, but many had to be freshly rebuilt and even the reused had to be extensively revised.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Yet the nation maintains high recovery rates, with over 70 percent of total waste—and more than 95 percent of pre-consumer waste—being recycled or reused, according to the state’s latest report, released by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
And once the material is full of oil, it can be discharged and reused multiple times.
—Ben Coxworth
march 10, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
When to Replace Instead of Reuse While old soil can sometimes be revitalized and reused, there are circumstances when replacing it is the better choice.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reused
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Grapevine Faith then used four walks, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield single to produce three runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 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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Investigators eventually utilized the same forensic genealogy pipeline to link the remains to Gregory Hugh Oliver, who had been reported missing to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida in 1983.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Reused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reused. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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