Definition of recyclenext
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 During the clock's terminal count, beginning at T-10 minutes, teams will be put through a series of holds and count recycles to ensure readiness under a variety of scenarios. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Trash must be bagged, while additional recyclable materials must be placed in cardboard boxes adjacent to recycling carts for collection by WM, the city's recycling partner. Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026 By recycling internal energy rather than relying on the grid, these on-board batteries could slash power consumption and offer a compact solution to the massive energy demands currently stalling quantum growth. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026 In 2024, Nucor recycled 18 million tons of scrap steel. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recycle
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recover
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  • But Jaylen Petty fumbled the outlet pass after the steal, and UCF (17-4, 6-3 Big 12) recovered to set up Fulks' jumper to go up by two possessions.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
  • So getting these last couple of days off just to recover and get back to full strength, that was huge for me.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026

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“Recycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycle. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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