Thesaurus results for RECYCLE

recycle

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈsī-kəl

Definition of recycle

as in to recover

to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product recycling the aluminum from soda pop cans is environmentally sound

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Recent Examples of recycle While synthetic alternatives solve the ethical dilemma, many of them are plastic-based and very difficult to recycle. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 The leak-proof, puncture-resistant container should then be thrown in the trash, not recycled or flushed down a toilet. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 These materials could previously not be recycled due to potential contamination. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The vision is for future cities where buildings are grown, materials are recycled, and trash becomes a resource, fostering a deeper integration of humanity within nature. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recycle

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recover

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Two explosive devices were recovered from a home in Santa Barbara County on Saturday, authorities said.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Sheriff’s detectives recovered the skull and other items from the campsite and surrounding area, but medical examiners were unable to determine a cause of death.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

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recycled

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