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

As the region’s private markets mature, secondaries look set to become not just an alternative exit mechanism, but an important component of how capital is recycled through the Gulf’s growing investment ecosystem. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

It's intended not just to make tires easier to recycle, but also to reduce the amount of the tire that has to be recycled at any one time. — Ben Coxworth october 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

Its unified form, modular furnishings, water-recycling system and labor-saving technology promised a more efficient life, less tied to conventional building and household routines. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

There is also a water retention tank for rain collection under the bungalows, whose water is then recycled for laundry and the watering of plants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026