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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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
The Charging Outpost, and Rivian Spaces, the company's showroom concept, hold fast to the principles of revitalization, reusing and maintaining.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Avoid reuse: Prohibit people from reusing passwords across platforms to minimize the risk of widespread breaches.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Verb
There is plenty of demand in the market for a non-SpaceX medium-lift rocket, and if the company can land and reuse the first stage, that will be a bonus.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
The Charging Outpost, and Rivian Spaces, the company's showroom concept, hold fast to the principles of revitalization, reusing and maintaining.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
The site also accepts artificial trees for its landfill and a reuse option for functioning Christmas lights.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Avoid reuse: Prohibit people from reusing passwords across platforms to minimize the risk of widespread breaches.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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