as in using
to put (something) to use again
I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.
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Recent Examples of reusing
By reusing the same aggregate base, Carron said the project's price dropped by $250,000.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The report said that advanced inference engines optimize hardware resources by reusing computational memory, which significantly drives down the cost of running complex AI models.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Use a password manager so fake sites do not trick you into reusing passwords.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
The bacteria are spread by unsanitized tools, splashing water, or infected potting mix (that's why reusing last year’s potting mix without sterilizing it is not recommended).
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Recycled water has been controversial, like when Eagle residents recently objected to their city’s plan on reusing water.
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Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Similar to any leftovers, recipes reusing pickle brine should be refrigerated at all times and eaten within a short time.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Key milestones achieved include reusing a Super Heavy booster and catching it with mechanical arms.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The report said that advanced inference engines optimize hardware resources by reusing computational memory, which significantly drives down the cost of running complex AI models.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Use a password manager so fake sites do not trick you into reusing passwords.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
The bacteria are spread by unsanitized tools, splashing water, or infected potting mix (that's why reusing last year’s potting mix without sterilizing it is not recommended).
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Recycled water has been controversial, like when Eagle residents recently objected to their city’s plan on reusing water.
—
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Similar to any leftovers, recipes reusing pickle brine should be refrigerated at all times and eaten within a short time.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Key milestones achieved include reusing a Super Heavy booster and catching it with mechanical arms.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
The Louvre alerted French immigration authorities in December 2024 that Chinese tour guides were defrauding ticketing systems for groups of Chinese tourists, reusing the same ticket multiple times.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusing
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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By cutting down on imports, relying on vast stockpiles and utilizing more clean energy, China has been able to cushion the impact of higher prices at home, if not alleviate it completely.
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In her post, SZA highlighted a disproportionate reliance on the creative output of Black artists by those utilizing generative AI models.
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“Reusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reusing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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