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

The primary structural hinges are reused, but the aluminum honeycomb crush pods located at the connection joints of the landing legs must be replaced with each launch. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Instead of repeatedly finding, reconciling and validating data, organizations can build data capabilities once and reuse them. — Ann Blakely, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Noun

This achievement could make reuse more valuable than simply recovering the expensive hardware from a used Starship, to be reinstalled on a new spacecraft. — Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Kantamanto Market already has a robust reuse and upcycling ecosystem in place. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026