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 The system will recycle and filter water daily, conserving 37 million gallons of water annually. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025 The event is open to all Elgin residents living within city limits and provides an opportunity to recycle electronic waste, dispose of household bulk items and securely shred personal documents, according to a news release. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025 Created at manufacture, this immutable record of ownership and service history authenticates items for resale, dismantles counterfeit markets and provides auditable proof of recycling. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025 Having a global standard will allow countries to work together along the plastic waste chain to promote a more circular system of reuse and recycling at every stage of life for plastics. Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for recycle
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recover
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  • Ultimately, the mystery tooth was extracted, and Owens is now recovering.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The two tournament favorites advanced comfortably from Group B. Brazil scored 12 goals and conceded just one, while Colombia recovered from a goalless draw against Venezuela with emphatic wins over Paraguay and Bolivia.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Recycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycle. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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