REUSE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of reuse

as in to use

to put (something) to use again I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.

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noun

as in use

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Recent Examples of reuse

Verb

Try one of these seven different methods for reusing old keys. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Oct. 2026 Original bucket of parmesan cheese blend is reused to store red pepper. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Noun

For SpaceX, the near-term priority is reaching a high flight cadence for Starship and pushing the boundaries of vehicle reuse to enable it. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 Both buildings are now largely unused and have structural issues, according to Historic KC, requiring substantial investment for rehab and reuse. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reuse

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The senator also used her remarks to underscore the stakes of electing lawmakers willing to withstand pressure from lobbyists and wealthy donors.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
However, sometimes chuck and top sirloin are used, offering a richer, more flavorful, marbled cut.

— Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of use

Noun

Based on the information Bhengura provided on a form, his application to register to vote was accepted, and he was successfully registered to vote in Texas, according to the indictment.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Over the next two years, Sguros allegedly personally paid property taxes and a water utility account while both remained in West’s name and used West’s identity on a city building permit application, the affidavit said.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of application

Verb

Traditional data center power systems utilize multiple conversion stages to deliver electricity from the grid to servers.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Astronomers continued to utilize Swift in the months since then, and only recently said their farewells to the intrepid, tenacious observatory.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2026

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