reuse
verb
re·use
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reused;
reusing;
reuses
Definition of reuse
(Entry 1 of 2)
: 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
noun
re·use
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Definition of reuse (Entry 2 of 2)
: further, different, or repeated use
Examples of reuse in a Sentence
Verb
I can reuse that container.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Also, for preventative measures do not reuse your potting soil and clean the pots. — oregonlive.com, "Why isn’t this wisteria blooming? Ask an expert," 16 Aug. 2019 The company then reused the side boosters for a second Falcon Heavy flight just two months later. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "President Trump praises reusable rockets, omits Moon in space remarks," 15 Aug. 2019 The hooks that hang on the back of doors can be reused, as can favorite picture frames, and baskets can be re-purposed as storage or to hold rolled up towels. — Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "Jill Martin is your guide to dorm room awesomeness: 'You're making this your little house'," 13 Aug. 2019 But these fiber-optic devices have a remarkable drawback: Although they are inserted into the upper part of the small intestine through the mouth and constantly reused, they cannot be sterilized by the usual methods. — Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, "These Medical Devices Are Inserted Into 500,000 Patients Each Year — but Are Tough to Sterilize," 6 Aug. 2019 The boosters were reused from a previous mission in April, making it the first time that a Falcon Heavy had flown with refurbished parts. — Chabeli Herrera, orlandosentinel.com, "SpaceX successfully launches Falcon Heavy for the third time in its most complex mission yet," 25 June 2019 Gardner procured his team’s kernels, which are reused every year, from a feed mill down the street. — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, "A Pageantry of Anti-Trumpism at the Iowa State Fair," 14 Aug. 2019 Other, clearer recordings were likely reused or erased at NASA in the early 1980s. — Time, "A NASA Intern Bought Apollo 11 Videotapes for $218. Now They're Going to Auction for Millions," 15 July 2019 Graywater is water reused from bathroom sinks, showers, tubs and washing machines but not water from toilets, kitchen sinks, dishwashers or from washing dirty diapers. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Tanks, swales put rainwater to eco-friendly use," 11 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Explain how going for reuse is better than just trying to continue to scale production of the Electron rocket. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Here’s why Rocket Lab changed its mind on reusable launch," 7 Aug. 2019 The adaptive reuse project is estimated to cost about $14 million. — Jordyn Grzelewski, cleveland.com, "Superior Arts District renaissance continues with conversion of former garment factory into housing, cafe," 12 July 2019 Unlike some of its smaller reuse projects, which have shared bathrooms, each bedroom on Minna Street will have a private bathroom. — J.k. Dineen, SFChronicle.com, "Co-living tower in SoMa could usher in wave of innovative housing projects," 6 July 2019 Police last month arrested a Ratodero pediatrician, Muzaffar Ghangro, alleging that his reuse of syringes was the source of the infections. — Preetika Rana, WSJ, "Reused Syringes, Drips Infected Hundreds of Pakistani Children With HIV," 14 June 2019 In the meantime, check out some of the best adaptive reuse projects that have breathed new life into old buildings. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "State Farm’s Art Deco former headquarters at risk of demolition," 14 Aug. 2019 All three have seen other old buildings that have not been looked after or been put through reuse projects that left them in need of additional rehab. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "Plans to redevelop Denver’s historic Evans School no longer just academic, potential buyers say," 7 Aug. 2019 PNC Financial Services Group has closed on $15 million in funding toward an adaptive reuse project at the former Stonewall Building as part of the city’s federal Opportunity Zone Program. — William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, "Work begins on $24 million Stonewall Building project," 5 Aug. 2019 Hopefully much of the debris is being chipped or ground into mulch for reuse in landscaping and gardening. — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, "Why did we lose so many trees during recent storms? Tree and soil health could be a reason," 25 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reuse.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for reuse
reuse
verb
English Language Learners Definition of reuse
: to use (something) again
See the full definition for reuse in the English Language Learners Dictionary
reuse
verb
re·use
| \ rē-ˈyüz
\
\
reused;
reusing
Kids Definition of reuse
: to use again
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