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

Recyclable plastic must be collected, sorted, cleaned and processed before it can be reused. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Plants are grown under net structures and water is recovered and reused. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Noun

Kantamanto Market already has a robust reuse and upcycling ecosystem in place. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 Adaptive reuse can often get projects online faster, at lower cost and with less regulatory friction because the power and water infrastructure is already built and already permitted. — Rafi Golberstein, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reuse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse

Verb

The setback sparked wide speculation that Sánchez would move forward the general election and use the momentum on the housing issue against his right-wing opponents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Although the problem warrants a systemic fix, the best short-term solution is for hospitals to create more nuanced documentation tools, and for clinicians to exercise judgment when using them.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of use

Verb

The landscape designers have ingeniously utilized desalinated water from the nearby sea, ensuring a sustainable water source.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Fontaine maintained the best evaluations come when scouting is utilized along with numbers.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of utilize

Noun

Shopping has quickly become one of Muse’s biggest usage drivers, a Meta spokesperson said.

— Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Some novelty bloody bath mat products function alone in place of other bathmats, while others are placed on top of proper bath mats for safe usage.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

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