Thesaurus results for RECYCLER

recycle

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈsī-kəl

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 In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. —

Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Reese adds that Goodwill accepts clothing too worn to resell and recycles the textiles instead. —

Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026 Zinc is weather-resistant, malleable and can be recycled. —

ABC News, 25 June 2026 Many of Miaou’s suits are made from deadstock fabric or recycled Nylon to reduce the brand’s carbon footprint, and while many of its styles are high on slinky sensuality and lower on coverage, that doesn’t translate to lesser-quality designs. —

Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for recycle

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recover

Verb

McCloskey wrote on social media after recovering the rifle.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
Called up Thursday after signing as a free agent in April after recovering from March 2025 shoulder surgery, Grove made a memorable Rays debut — and was awarded the win for doing so.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026