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
Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
Depending on the shelf life of the vehicle, it can be reused as a reserve vehicle or auctioned off.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Jason Clayworth, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Elon Musk's company broke its own record for most launches in a single year, continued pushing the boundaries of rocket reuse and made serious strides toward getting Starship, its next-generation megarocket, up and running.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Similarly, implementing circular economy principles—where materials are reused rather than discarded—can dramatically reduce energy consumption in manufacturing.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2025
Depending on the shelf life of the vehicle, it can be reused as a reserve vehicle or auctioned off.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
What's next: The city will continue discussions with developers, and — even if the site becomes vacant next year — will maintain it until a reuse plan is in place, Baethke says.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
Elon Musk's company broke its own record for most launches in a single year, continued pushing the boundaries of rocket reuse and made serious strides toward getting Starship, its next-generation megarocket, up and running.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Loading your audio article New Yorkers may soon have a much better understanding of how the NYPD uses technology to conduct surveillance, track cell phones and maintain its facial recognition database.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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There is also a similar and unrelated Death Clock app, which uses AI and scientific research to determine when users may die.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The disruption has rendered online gaming services, digital stores, and multimedia applications inaccessible to PlayStation users worldwide.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Lawn care This week’s warm weather has people wondering if application of pre-emergent weedkillers ought to be moved earlier.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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To get there, Munoz, a longtime Ramona resident, connected with every local gym, utilizing youth training programs that will feed the only high school in the mountain town.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ukraine has deposits of 22 of 34 minerals that the EU has designated as critical, many of which are utilized in industries including defense, high-tech appliances, space and green energy.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trials have been ongoing for the past two seasons, including offline usage during certain Premier League fixtures.—
Philip Buckingham,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Pennington suggested the disconnect in closeness could be a result of people not prioritizing their relationships – whether because of competing obligations, like work, or other cultural factors, such as the rise in social media usage.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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