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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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Instead, they may reflect the lasting influence of an ancient arrangement that evolution repeatedly reused.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

The adviser said cases should focus on whether a chatbot accessed articles unlawfully or reused a publication’s specific form of expression.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The results were “very close to the originals: same structure, same hooks reused with light rewording, and full sets of verses/choruses/bridges.”

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

Once they burned out, these boosters landed in the ocean, where they were recovered, refurbished and reused — including, now, in the museum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 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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