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

With no one coming forward with a plan to renovate and reuse the building, the RDC plans to demolish it. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026

Employees were seen failing to wash hands before putting gloves on and reusing gloves. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Noun

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

New research is beginning to quantify just how much the introduction of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the adoption of reuse, and the vehicle’s high cadence have upended the global launch market, Ars reports. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026