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

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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

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

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

Unfortunately, going off-grid and making potions full-time is not feasible for most of us, but the next best thing might be to transport ourselves via scent.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 11 Sep. 2026
Whether or not that's legal (or even feasible, as that would amount to about $1 trillion) is another question.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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