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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse
Verb
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New York has three days off in the first 15 days of the season, meaning the team won’t need to use a fifth starter until April 8 (the 11th game) or a sixth starter until April 16 (the 18th game).—
Will Sammon,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Other initiatives include the return of free refills (for in-store customers) and its condiments bar and requiring customers to make purchases to use the restrooms.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The United States is too dependent on non-domestic sources for key materials and minerals critical for high-tech applications and use in a wide range of industries.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The order also required the Bureau of Consular Affairs to freeze passport applications requesting a gender marker change and renewals or new applications with a gender marker different from the applicant’s gender assigned at birth.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Well before Homer Glen incorporated as a municipality in 2001, developers were building subdivisions that were too dense to utilize well and septic systems, village engineer Brett Westcott said at a Village Board meeting last month.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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When George gets nothing more than a couple jump balls, Williams gets nothing at all, and the team refuses to utilize the most physically gifted guy on the field in Darnell Washington, none of this matters.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Riley struck a deal with the Chiefs on three-peat usage, just in case Kansas City had won its third straight Super Bowl.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
13 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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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reuse. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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