REUSING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

reusing

verb

present participle of reuse

as in using

to put (something) to use again I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.

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Recent Examples of reusing Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin have been recovering rockets since 2015, helping drive down launch costs by reusing hardware that would otherwise be discarded after carrying satellites and other payloads toward space. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 The Kris Life founder Kris Lambert notes that reusing potting soil across her two vegetable gardens and her cut flower garden is a budget-friendly solution that helps her throughout the year. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 At the same time, reusing existing material removes the need to mine fresh uranium or run isotopic enrichment plants for every new fuel batch. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 SpaceX has changed the launch vehicle paradigm by reusing rockets, which has made launches more affordable. — Euihyeon Choi, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Law read you on Project Runway for reusing a look from the Drag Race season 16 premiere. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026 Gale promised to keep the vibe the same — reusing the same decor and plants seen in the previous location. — Jenna Thompson july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 In short, reusing is one of the best ways to save money and recycle. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 And while reusing first-stage rocket boosters (like the Super Heavy) is firmly within SpaceX’s wheelshouse, the company has never reused the upper stage of a rocket. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

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Researchers have developed a new vision algorithm that lets humanoid robots perceive depth more like humans, using two forward-facing eyes.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Earlier this month, The Financial Times appended a note to a guest column after readers questioned whether it was written using AI.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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Quantum sensors accomplish extraordinary sensitivity to gravity, magnetic fields, acceleration, rotation, and time by utilizing quantum phenomena.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Five new food carts will be open to all fans on the concourse at the north end, utilizing the new 37,000-square-foot open space that connects the east and west sides of the stadium.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026

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