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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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
None of Starship's eight test missions to date have reused a Super Heavy or a Ship upper stage, so Flight 9 will be groundbreaking.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Personal electronics are another area where a greater emphasis on reuse, recycling and refurbishment is unlocking new levels of profitability.
—Eric Bernstein, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Use strong, unique passwords for every account: Don’t reuse passwords.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025
None of Starship's eight test missions to date have reused a Super Heavy or a Ship upper stage, so Flight 9 will be groundbreaking.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
In that incident, the chopper experienced a tail rotor driveshaft failure due to the reuse of a faulty part, according to the NTSB.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Personal electronics are another area where a greater emphasis on reuse, recycling and refurbishment is unlocking new levels of profitability.
—Eric Bernstein, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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