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reusable

adjective

Definition of reusablenext
as in usable

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Recent Examples of reusable What’s Happening Wild’s refillable stick — a reusable case paired with compostable refills made from bamboo pulp — is now on shelves in Target locations across the country. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 The nation is working hard to develop reusable rockets and has already made considerable progress on this front. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Sep. 2026 According to the nonwovens industry association EDANA, the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association, Confitex’s reusable bed pad can absorb more than 2 liters of liquid and withstand up to 30 wash-and-dry cycles. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Refillables use a reusable case, cost more upfront and cut down on packaging thrown away over time. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusable
  1. usable
  2. functional
  3. available
  4. useful
  5. serviceable
  6. operable
  7. feasible
  8. viable
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
  • On top of the incredible markdown, the real, functional belt loops immediately caught my attention.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The functional, snuggly middle ground between a shirt and a jacket, the best shackets can seriously transform your fall outfits.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of functional
Adjective
  • Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine are also available, such as herbal medicine consultations and a pain management program.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Throughout much of the 20th century, Washington often quietly intervened to shape the political choices available to Brazilian governments, most notably in its support for the 1964 coup.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of available
Adjective
  • The results do not establish that the reactor produces commercially useful fusion energy.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The useful question is whether your choices reflect what matters to you today or an older definition of success.
    — Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 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
  • But construction has been confined to the Central Valley and nowhere is the line operable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • They’re also treated like bicycles and are required to have operable pedals, for instance.
    — Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 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
  • What becomes viable when AI handles the routine and humans handle the judgment?
    — Sumeet Salwan, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Highly active variants quickly degraded under thermal stress, and stable variants operated far too slowly to be commercially viable.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of viable

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“Reusable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reusable. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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