reprocess
verb
re·pro·cess (ˌ)rē-ˈprä-ˌses 
-ˈprō-,
-səs
reprocessed; reprocessing; reprocesses
transitive verb
: to subject to a special process or treatment in preparation for reuse
especially : to extract uranium and plutonium from (the spent fuel rods of a nuclear reactor) for use again as fuel
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Experts warn Iran has enough 60%-enriched uranium to reprocess into fuel for at least one nuclear bomb. 
Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 With the intention to curate a shop full of one-of-a-kind pieces, FOUND by Fred Segal’s selection also includes upcycled designs from local designers that reprocess vintage materials into new designs. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 The decision by the state Fourth District Court of Appeal directs Chula Vista to rescind its denial of Caligrown’s three applications for storefront retail business licenses, and to reprocess them in compliance with the city’s cannabis ordinance. San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2022 Some clinical researchers believe that psychedelics, by provoking a dramatic shift in consciousness, can help people reprocess traumatic memories, arrive at new insights, and undergo profound and lasting changes in mood. The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022 The goal of the new state law is to reprocess 75% of all green waste by 2025. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2022 But most Californians probably will be too busy or distracted to reprocess their own green waste. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2021 The goal of the new state law is to reprocess 75% of the green waste by 2025. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2021 Without the letter, Ticketmaster will not reprocess your refund. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2021 See More
Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 With the intention to curate a shop full of one-of-a-kind pieces, FOUND by Fred Segal’s selection also includes upcycled designs from local designers that reprocess vintage materials into new designs. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 10 Aug. 2022 The decision by the state Fourth District Court of Appeal directs Chula Vista to rescind its denial of Caligrown’s three applications for storefront retail business licenses, and to reprocess them in compliance with the city’s cannabis ordinance. San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2022 Some clinical researchers believe that psychedelics, by provoking a dramatic shift in consciousness, can help people reprocess traumatic memories, arrive at new insights, and undergo profound and lasting changes in mood. The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022 The goal of the new state law is to reprocess 75% of all green waste by 2025. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2022 But most Californians probably will be too busy or distracted to reprocess their own green waste. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2021 The goal of the new state law is to reprocess 75% of the green waste by 2025. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2021 Without the letter, Ticketmaster will not reprocess your refund. Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
reprocessing
verb
as in processing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- processing
- recycling
- reusing
- recovering
- reclaiming