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reused

American  
[ree-yoozd] / riˈjuzd /

adjective

  1. noting wool that previously has been spun, woven, and used.


Etymology

Origin of reused

re- + used

Example Sentences

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"I think it's really important, particularly the grey trousers, the dresses and the whites to be reused because they're all universal and any school can use them."

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

"There's no external energy input and it can be reused for batch after batch of feedstock," said Kate Griffiths, a chemical analyst at the Royal Mint.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

It also shows how existing telescope archives could be reused to search for possible signs of technology without requiring entirely new observing campaigns.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

It expects the first stage of the Long March rocket to be reused for flight by the end of the year.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Olanna placed her cup against her cheek, to warm it, to delay the first sip of weak tea made from a reused tea bag.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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