as in used
to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reused
Each sensor cannot be reused or recharged.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
In the 1960s, these same tactics were reused by Southern states to chill the Civil Rights Movement.
—Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Textiles that cannot be reused are sent to a recycler in South Carolina for a small fee paid by the donor.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Summaries are reused without returning to the source material.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In practically every prison there were stories of documents being destroyed, of archives being allowed to rot and disintegrate, of holding cells being reused before there was time to investigate what had taken place within them.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
But Miss Manners would have thought that the whole justification for fake flowers is that they may be reused.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Parts have to be repaired and reused.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Documents also show dental handpieces were being reused without being sanitized.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
In the 1960s, these same tactics were reused by Southern states to chill the Civil Rights Movement.
—Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Textiles that cannot be reused are sent to a recycler in South Carolina for a small fee paid by the donor.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Summaries are reused without returning to the source material.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In practically every prison there were stories of documents being destroyed, of archives being allowed to rot and disintegrate, of holding cells being reused before there was time to investigate what had taken place within them.
—Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
But Miss Manners would have thought that the whole justification for fake flowers is that they may be reused.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 May 2026
Parts have to be repaired and reused.
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Documents also show dental handpieces were being reused without being sanitized.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reused
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Beyond the glass wall is a long wooden deck with a small dining table and a full-sized day bed (which can also be used for sleeping at night).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The way in which the detection is utilized is what makes things troubling.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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There is some inaccurate information on how these cameras are being utilized.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Reused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reused. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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