REUSABLE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

reusable

adjective

Definition of reusable

as in usable

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Recent Examples of reusable Come prepared with reusable totes, small bills and a cooler bag for dairy, meat or eggs in warm weather. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Bring reusable totes, small bills, a rolling cart for big hauls and a cooler bag for dairy and meat. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 The tote got a further leg up in the 21st century, when an increasingly casual office culture began to leave the briefcase behind, and heightened environmental concerns (and at times, legislation) prompted shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reusable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reusable

Adjective

The rocket remains a training system, but its design reflects the Army’s growing interest in getting more usable rounds from limited training budgets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The main house measures approximately 16,100 square feet of usable interior space.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of usable

Adjective

Previous-generation Outbacks were functional but had an unfortunate tendency to look as though their infotainment system had been installed by somebody who strongly disliked both computers and human beings.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Emtek hardware, a custom range hood and JennAir appliances round out the functional upgrades, while oversized pendant lights and mixed-metal fixtures add a designer layer.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of functional

Adjective

Newcastle were not content, though, and with Woltemade made available, an attacker was sought.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

That control system aims to extract more useful energy from each combustion cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
An analyst who can check something in a minute will check it, and then check the thing the first answer suggested, and the useful finding tends to turn up two or three steps in.

— David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 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

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
The vehicles were still operable, just without perks that had been included when the owners purchased their vehicles.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of operable

Adjective

Shared policies, standardized charging and new public chargers aim to make long-haul electric trucking viable by 2030.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Legacy farming practices depend on predictable weather patterns, but today’s extreme weather requires effective, real-time interventions to keep farms economically viable and ecologically sustainable.

— Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

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