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 City’s attack became more linear, often seeking Haaland early or recycling possession to reset the build-up. Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025 Plus, less than 10% of plastics actually get recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Dave Smith, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2025 Many residents do a horrible job at recycling, with a large portion of recyclables ending up in the black trash cans. Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025 Certification on the rebreather system, which recycles the diver’s air, would have marked another ocean milestone for him. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recycle
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  • With Dejan Kulusevski still recovering from knee surgery, Spurs desperately crave a playmaker and Eze fits the bill perfectly.
    David Ornstein, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Once the heat subsides in late summer or early fall, a final application can be made to help warm-season lawns recover from summer stresses.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025

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“Recycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycle. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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