reuse

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verb

re·​use (ˌ)rē-ˈyüz How to pronounce reuse (audio)
reused; reusing; reuses
Synonyms of reusenext

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 How to pronounce reuse (audio)
: further, different, or repeated use

Examples of reuse in a Sentence

Verb I can reuse that container.
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Verb
The researchers describe the solvent system as green and recyclable, citing sulfolane’s low volatility, thermal stability and ability to be reused. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 Instead of starting from scratch whenever a shot does not work, creators can refine a particular scene, reuse a character or environment, and continue working within the same creative direction. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
If all goes according to plan on Tuesday morning, the Falcon 9 will return to Earth for recovery and yet more reuse. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 New research is beginning to quantify just how much the introduction of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the adoption of reuse, and the vehicle’s high cadence have upended the global launch market, Ars reports. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reuse

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1797, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1866, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reuse was in 1797

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reuse

verb
re·​use
(ˈ)rē-ˈyüz
: to use again especially in a different way
reuse
-ˈyüs
noun

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