reusable

adjective

Definition of reusablenext
as in usable

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Recent Examples of reusable Neither has yet successfully shown a first-stage booster recovery, however, and numerous other Chinese ventures are in earlier stages of developing reusable rocketry. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 The rocket's reusable configuration can launch a payload of up to 16,000 kilograms (35,275 pounds) into what is called low Earth orbit, Xinhua said. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 SpaceX, for example, has developed reusable rockets, and Astroscale, an on-orbit servicing company, is creating a robotic space arm that can catch dead satellites. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Relativity Space is developing a partially reusable heavy-lifter named Terran R, and Firefly Aerospace is partnering with Northrop Grumman on the Eclipse rocket, which officials say will eventually have a recoverable and reusable first stage. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 10 July 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
  • Even the standard rooms are sizable, and all include an outdoor living area that extends the usable space while still granting privacy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • To combat that, add finished compost (to boost those microbe levels) or use a liquid product like fish emulsion that is more immediately usable by plants.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of usable
Adjective
  • These cute wide-leg pants have a ruffle waistband with an adjustable drawstring, functional pockets, and flowy silhouette for more airflow on hot days.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
Definition of functional
Adjective
  • If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • However, once gasoline became available, some neighbors began running generators 24 hours a day.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
Definition of available
Adjective
  • Part of what makes AI so useful in health and medicine is that the technology excels at identifying trends in large swaths of data, said Jason Droege, CEO of Scale AI, which worked with Mayo Clinic to develop Record Time.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • This is a useful early data point but not the definitive word.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • According to Nilsson, a few of these parks were reaching their serviceable life span and needed maintenance.
    — Bella DeCrescenzo, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026
  • The best option left in free agency is Nick Richards who would be a serviceable third big.
    — James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of serviceable
Adjective
  • Such technology can create pictures that look appealing but that actually involve nonsensical flourishes that, for example, are impossible to construct into operable sets or develop into wearable costumes.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • Youths in custody have access to drinking fountains and operable sinks in their rooms, Waters said.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of operable
Adjective
  • Advanced digital design tools, including LIDAR and AI, are making these complex conversions more feasible and profitable.
    — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Her friend, who has experience coordinating Heartland International Fashion Week, brought on volunteers making the event more feasible.
    — Zuri Primos July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of feasible
Adjective
  • If that doesn’t seem like a viable alternative long term, consider switching up your appliances.
    — Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • But whether the tech industry can ever make AI financially viable is a particularly sensitive issue for SoftBank.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026
Definition of viable

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