REUSABLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reusable

adjective

Definition of reusable

as in usable

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Recent Examples of reusable Instead of relying on a large, expensive, expendable booster for every test, Hermeus will use its reusable Quarterhorse aircraft to carry Ramjet-X to the speed and altitude required for launch. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026 Say goodbye to single-use plastic baggies for good, courtesy of Stasher’s reusable food storage bags made from 100% food-grade platinum silicone. — Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026 Instead, refillable water bottles get stocked in cabins daily, and reusable coffee cups replace the traditional paper to-go cups. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, has transformed the commercial launch industry by making reusable rockets operational, lowering costs and increasing the frequency of launches. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusable

Adjective

Electrolux laboratory research found that shorter cycles and lower temperatures could extend the usable life of common garments by more than 50% compared with harsher conditions.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
On the other hand, the yeast could be a renewable and re-usable resource that only needs to be delivered once.

— Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 17 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

The market already had strong companies and working products, which is why picking the best available option looked sensible at first.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
For families Cribs and pack ’n’ plays are available upon request in certain rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

Intelligence becomes useful when the environment is uncertain.

— Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Although somewhat gimmicky, anything that lowers accessibility barriers between the real and virtual worlds is likely to make mixed-reality activities more useful and viable.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Wentz was more than serviceable with three TD in the Vikings’ comeback win over the Packers and this Bears defense has its holes.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
The combat is serviceable, which is a feat since this is Remedy admirably experimenting with a new genre.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 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

An Amtrak spokesperson said a livestream is not feasible, but that a recording of the meeting will be posted to the project website.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
This might be fine for a night or two to diagnose a sleep disorder, but gathering enough data on enough people to sift out long-term statistical correlations just isn’t feasible.

— Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of feasible

Adjective

Defenders must protect sprawling environments, while attackers need to find only one viable path.

— Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
But after years of struggling to find a viable business model, the company shuttered its clinics and telehealth operations in 2024 to rethink its healthcare strategy.

— Shelly Banjo, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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