Thesaurus results for RECYCLABILITY

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 Meanwhile, Matsuoka’s speechless wife becomes obsessed with collecting and recycling trash bags filled with plastic cans, crushing them underfoot with a giddy gaze on her face. —

Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026 Leeds recycle the loose ball and move it to the left flank. —

Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 While some were retained, and others likely recycled or sold, many thousands of tons were simply disposed of; a large amount at sea. —

Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026 According to the team , the liquor’s waste grains can be recycled into supercapacitors that rival commercially available options. —

Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recycle

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recover

Verb

The machine was later recovered with the safe intact.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
This grant will directly strengthen the infrastructure behind its weekly food distribution, increase the volume of food that can be recovered and provided, and ensure that families across the community continue to have consistent access to fresh, healthy food, according to a news release.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026