Synonyms of recycle

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recover
• reclaim
• reuse
• process
• reprocess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recycle

According to OnceMore, the pulp can contain up to 50 percent recycled textile fibers and has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by as much as 30 percent compared with conventional viscose production, based on Higg MSI benchmarks. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026

Countries with limited mining resources are increasingly looking to recycling to secure supplies of critical materials. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026

Eco effort Over 1,000 solar panels power the resort’s operations during the day, while an on-site treatment plant recycles up to 80% of the wastewater used for landscaping. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026

Swalwell’s campaign accused Steyer of recycling talking points from right-wing filmmaker Joel Gilbert — known for documentaries falsely claiming Barack Obama is a Marxist and Paul McCartney is dead — who sued Swalwell in January over the residency claims. —Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026