re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüz 
reused; reusing; reuses
: to use again especially in a different way or after reclaiming or reprocessing
the need to reuse scarce resources
reuse packing material as insulation
re·use
(ˌ)rē-ˈyüs
: further, different, or repeated use
Examples of reuse in a Sentence
Verb
I can reuse that container.
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Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
While SpaceX's competency with reusing Falcon 9 boosters gets a lot of attention—landing a rocket is still incredible, even after seeing it nearly 400 times—the high-rate manufacturing of Falcon 9 upper stages is the secret MVP.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Avoid reuse: Prohibit people from reusing passwords across platforms to minimize the risk of widespread breaches.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Egg cartons can be reused and upcycled all around the home, from kids' craft supplies to in-a-pinch organization products.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025
While SpaceX's competency with reusing Falcon 9 boosters gets a lot of attention—landing a rocket is still incredible, even after seeing it nearly 400 times—the high-rate manufacturing of Falcon 9 upper stages is the secret MVP.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
The site also accepts artificial trees for its landfill and a reuse option for functioning Christmas lights.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Avoid reuse: Prohibit people from reusing passwords across platforms to minimize the risk of widespread breaches.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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