REUSABLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reusable

adjective

Definition of reusable

as in usable

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Recent Examples of reusable Come prepared with reusable totes, small bills and a cooler bag for dairy, meat or eggs in warm weather. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Bring reusable totes, small bills, a rolling cart for big hauls and a cooler bag for dairy and meat. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 The tote got a further leg up in the 21st century, when an increasingly casual office culture began to leave the briefcase behind, and heightened environmental concerns (and at times, legislation) prompted shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

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Adjective

Steinmetz, of the firefighters union, reminded committee members that a total of 25 people died in the 1993 Paxton Hotel fire and the 2003 Cook County Administration Building fire, partly because of a lack of usable fire exits.

— Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Loading silverware handles down and usable ends up ensures maximum cleanliness but may lead to accidents.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of usable

Adjective

If the line is functional, the Chargers will be one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Next on my list are a few pairs of new shoes that will be versatile and functional, but still stylish—I’m not asking much, right?

— Natalie LaBarbera, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of functional

Adjective

There is no doubt the quality of players that managers have available plays a massive part in how expressive their style becomes but as ideas go, Luis Enrique’s use of his wide players last season definitely set PSG apart.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The good news is that there are plenty of platforms available with many emerging almost daily.

— Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

That control system aims to extract more useful energy from each combustion cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
An analyst who can check something in a minute will check it, and then check the thing the first answer suggested, and the useful finding tends to turn up two or three steps in.

— David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Hicks and Lewis are more than serviceable, but as full-season starters?

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Details such as this emerge while watching this merely serviceable maritime action flick, whose plot is so boilerplate, and whose characters so unidimensional, that there’s not much else to take interest in.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of serviceable

Adjective

They’re also treated like bicycles and are required to have operable pedals, for instance.

— Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026
In Florida, e-bikes are defined as a bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, a seat or saddle and an electric motor of less than 750 watts.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of operable

Adjective

Porto’s Victor Froholdt was also greatly admired, but a deal was not feasible.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The few still images Polyphony Digital has provided don’t provide us with an angle to see if the Mini layout is still feasible with the new track model.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of feasible

Adjective

Higher benchmark yields can lift financing costs even for healthy companies, potentially making some factories, data centers, acquisitions and other investments less economically viable.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Unable to find viable childcare, some have resorted to bringing their children with them to work or class.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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