REUSE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

reuse 1 of 2

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

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She’s reused footage from the Greyhounds’ previous attempt at creating a viral video to create a new, more fun clip that makes liberal use of Rebecca’s drunken chastising of fans for not showing up. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 Interim County Executive Phil LeVota unveiled a roadmap for reusing the county’s 400-acre sports complex. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

Noun

Eco effort Green initiatives have been taken throughout the hotel, including installation of efficient lighting, conserving water, encouraging guests to reuse room towels and products, and sourcing fresh local produce for the kitchens. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Restricted intelligence is knowledge whose confidentiality, competitive sensitivity, contractual position, intellectual property or regulatory treatment limits its reuse. — Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reuse

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reuse

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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimates US data centers used about 17 billion gallons of water for cooling in 2023, and that could double or even quadruple by 2028.

— Adhum Carter Wolde-Lule, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
However, the available demonstration does not specify the training setup, how responsibilities the divided between the learning methods, or the precise control architecture used during execution.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of use

Noun

That includes procurement sources, manufacturing readiness, technology maturity and application requirements.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
That law made refugee applications some of the most rigorously scrutinized within the immigration system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of application

Verb

By contrast, the new fabric utilizes the visible white light that's already being used in hospitals.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
LaBranche has become a master of sleight of hand and confusing defenses as the Warriors utilize a ton of misdirection and a plethora of running backs to keep the opposition guessing about who is getting the ball.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

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