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

Barrett, her partner and his two teenage sons have been eating on paper plates to avoid doing dishes and reusing cooking water to give to their dog. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 However, none of those have reused a Starship from a previous one. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Noun

That’s why consumers tend to keep, reuse and even recommend products that make their lives easier. — Drew Holmgreen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Emissions cuts and agricultural reuse Ameresco expects the project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 63,700 metric tons annually. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reuse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse

Verb

And Oscar, stunned at his victory, promises to use his winnings to take the whole cast and crew to dinner.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Many organizations don’t have a complete inventory of where cryptography is being used today.

— Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of use

Noun

The suit, brought by 13 named and four anonymous researchers, is seeking to halt the process of searching applications and current grants for specific terms to determine if they should be rejected.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 17 Sep. 2026
The concept is relatively straightforward, but its potential application is broad.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of application

Verb

Combs has both utilized and weaponized his fortune, industry status, and reputation to hide a volatile temper and disturbing behavior for decades.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Since 2018, the club has utilized SeatGeek for its ticketing operations, hospitality and concerts at both the Etihad Stadium and Joie Stadium.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of utilize

Noun

The heavy usage of the pen seems to be taking its toll at the worst time.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Battery degradation depends on factors including temperature, charging behavior, power levels, and usage patterns, and this was a single vehicle.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

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