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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The scraps are reused, and the packaging is now sustainably-minded, too.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2024
The term refers to chemical or heat-based recycling: processes that breaks plastic down to its basic chemical components for potential reuse.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Attendees claimed that there was no one cleaning up the dirty plates left by the guests and that plastic cups were being reused—some even claimed that there was raw chicken being served.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
The scraps are reused, and the packaging is now sustainably-minded, too.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024
Noun
The series supports the fashion industry’s shift towards sustainability by enabling longer use and reuse of apparel.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Sep. 2024
The term refers to chemical or heat-based recycling: processes that breaks plastic down to its basic chemical components for potential reuse.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Reuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuse. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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