REUSABLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reusable

adjective

Definition of reusable

as in usable

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Recent Examples of reusable The 407-foot rocket was designed from the start to be fully reusable — a key to lowering launch costs. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Super Heavy is designed to be reusable by returning to its launch site, where it is caught by the launch tower. — Brendan Byrne, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 Through the year 2027, architecture convergence will remain predominant, meaning centralized computing, zonal designs, maturing OTA functionality, shareable and reusable software platforms and stronger hardware/software modularity. — Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Shoppers are encouraged to bring reusable bags or purchase paper bags for 5 cents each at checkout. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

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Adjective

But officials determined that renters were likely only paying for certain types of usable farmland, which skewed the results.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026
The movie is fantastic, a true thriller, and while some liberties were taken with the depiction of outer space, the basic premise of a cascading series of collisions rendering orbits too cluttered with debris to be usable is valid.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of usable

Adjective

Of course his trick memory, hyper-long career and borrowings of Pravda from the colleague codenamed CYCLOPS are frankly ridiculous, especially since the latter (don’t tell Venusian Cheney) bore two functional eyes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
However, there's a planet-sized difference between sending a 1,025-kg (2,260-lb) craft, the heaviest of the rovers, and sending enough materials to erect a functional building.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of functional

Adjective

Room service is available around the clock, and breakfast is included in the room rate; expect traditional dishes like eggs Benedict, as well as decadent homemade pastries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Keep reading to find more must-have devices available at Amazon right now.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

Libra September 23 – October 22 Someone else’s perspective may reveal something about you that is uncomfortable but useful.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
However, sparse physical controls force heavy reliance on voice commands or the companion app, and the broader conceptual AI features fall short of being genuinely useful.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

The Seahawks have even turned Drew Lock into a serviceable quarterback this season.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
In fact, most aircraft can be perfectly serviceable, but may remain grounded due to waiting for spare parts, an engineering decision, depot work, or some other bit of support.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of serviceable

Adjective

If modernization isn’t feasible soon, running such workloads on-premises may be more stable and economical than forcing a cloud lift-and-shift.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of feasible

Adjective

By coordinating manufacturing, research, and clinical development with partners like Japan, South Korea, Europe, and India, America can build a more secure but still economically viable alternative to Chinese developers.

— Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Nature’s underground vaults Scaling hydrogen into a major energy source depends largely on securing viable, high-capacity storage sites.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

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