reuse

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verb

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 

reused; reusing; reuses

transitive verb

: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing

the need to reuse scarce resources

reuse packing material as insulation

reuse

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noun

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüs 

: further, different, or repeated use

Examples of reuse in a Sentence

Verb

I can reuse that container.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Password managers encourage employees to use unique, complex passwords without the need to remember them, thereby reducing reliance on weak or reused passwords. —Tony Bradley, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024

Some campaigns may reuse campaign signs in the future. —Colson Thayer, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Noun

Walker initially housed his Serious Clothing company in the building—the brand was popular in the L.A. music scene and worn by everyone from Gwen Stefani to Alice Cooper and Madonna—but later converted it to a live-work space through an adaptive reuse program. —Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024

Therefore, Regen could reduce carbon emissions by over 2,000 metric tons annually at each manufacturing hub, the duo said, as well as cut chemical use, lower operating costs and extend the life of water reuse systems. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1843, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

reuse

verb

re·​use

(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz

: to use again especially in a different way

reuse

-ˈyüs

noun