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
Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Avoid reusing passwords and disable password hints.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
The Japanese American community of descendants and survivors are advocating for protection and reuse of the buildings in a way that honors their ancestors and commemorates this dark chapter of American history.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 7 May 2025
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Verb
From a young age, Mom had a knack for designing and sewing her own clothes, finding cheap fabric or reusing castoffs.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Avoid reusing passwords and disable password hints.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Noun
For example, melting metals and plastics for reuse requires professional skills and an industrialized process.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
The Japanese American community of descendants and survivors are advocating for protection and reuse of the buildings in a way that honors their ancestors and commemorates this dark chapter of American history.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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These jangly contradictions, presented as truths, are designed to rattle and rewire our brains; just think how easily a corrupt authoritarian leader could put them to use, and how readily a not-thinking public could fall right in line.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Educators will have canoes and kayaks, paddles and life jackets to use and will offer instruction.—
Flip Putthoff,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
Noun
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As a parent herself, Turner understands the nuances of college applications firsthand.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Because the placenta is rich in nutrients and stem cells that give it antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative properties, this organ is a particularly good candidate for medical applications.—
Marley Dewey,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
Verb
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By utilizing this, managers can reevaluate the expenditure in relation to current priorities, determine whether existing resources can be repurposed and prevent reactive decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The technical restoration process utilized the original camera and sound negatives as primary source elements, with work completed at the specialized facility L’Immagine Ritrovata in Bologna, Italy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2025
Noun
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So limited oven usage, lots of fridge space, a grill outside, slow cooker, crock pot inside.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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That is why clear AI usage policies at work are so important.—
Lindsay Kohler,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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