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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Do not reuse the same password across multiple sites. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Glamnetic uses thicker, durable tips that can often be reused, with strong brush-on glue made for long wear. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
Noun
Most are made from aluminum or stainless steel for durability, ease of cleaning, and reuse. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 The Ziyadeh family, who ran the original for 33 years, says the name reuse is misleading customers. — Sacbee.com, 27 June 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

Rhymes for reuse

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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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