Synonyms of reuse

reuse 1 of 2

verb

as in to use

to put (something) to use again

I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.

Related Words

• use
• utilize
• recycle
• apply
• employ
• cannibalize
• harness
• operate
• exercise
• exploit
• manipulate
• handle
• work
• wield
• direct
• run

Dissimilar Words

• dump
• toss
• throw away
• chuck
• throw out
• ignore
• neglect
• junk
• misuse
• misapply

reuse

2 of 2

noun

as in use

Related Words

• use
• application
• usage
• employment
• exercise
• operation
• play
• exertion

Dissimilar Words

• disuse
• nonuse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reuse

Verb

This strategy allows the company to reuse existing electrical transmission infrastructure, accelerating the integration of fusion power into the regional energy grid. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

The post also confirmed that China plans to reuse the maiden flight’s booster in another flight later this year. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Noun

Also in Asia, Japan’s space agency has been conducting hop tests, and Honda recently performed vertical reuse tests. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Adaptive reuse and contextual infill development have strengthened neighborhoods by preserving what is irreplaceable while allowing contemporary architecture to occupy sites that do not contain protected historic resources. — Todd Baisch, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026