Synonyms of reusing

reusing

verb

present participle of reuse

as in using

to put (something) to use again

I can reuse that empty container for another purpose.

Related Words

• using
• utilizing
• recycling
• employing
• applying
• exploiting
• cannibalizing
• operating
• exercising
• manipulating
• harnessing
• handling
• working
• wielding
• directing
• running

Dissimilar Words

• dumping
• tossing
• ignoring
• chucking
• throwing away
• neglecting
• throwing out
• junking
• misusing
• misapplying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reusing

Borrowing from nature By reusing its body parts for dual roles, the design team stripped the robot down to just three actuators and three primary sensors. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

The couple are strong on sustainability, harnessing solar power, reusing grey water for the gardens, and lending bicycles for guests to get around on. — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

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

Among the possibilities for the site were reusing the existing structure, turning the area into an open space for community events or constructing commercial or residential developments. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

There's no retrieval system for reusing institutional knowledge rather than re-deriving it. — Imran Aftab, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

People get lazy, reusing passwords or pseudonyms or crypto wallets. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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

Resident can help by knowing collection days, donating or reusing items whenever possible, keeping sidewalks clear and scheduling large item pickup on the city’s website. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 28 Aug. 2026