as in recovered
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 recycled
Engineers looking for safe water and recycled air for astronauts should look no further than nature, according to one team of researchers.
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Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
Byron used and abused all kinds of sources—classical, vernacular English, vernacular Italian—and was in turn recycled by others both during his lifetime and after his death.
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Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
27 June 2026
The fact that much of the irrigation water is, in some form or fashion, recycled elsewhere doesn’t put COID landowners like David Fisher at ease either.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Zinc is weather-resistant, malleable and can be recycled.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Many of Miaou’s suits are made from deadstock fabric or recycled Nylon to reduce the brand’s carbon footprint, and while many of its styles are high on slinky sensuality and lower on coverage, that doesn’t translate to lesser-quality designs.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Every detergent bottle ultimately becomes waste, whether it is recycled, landfilled, or downcycled.
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Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Normally, this hot water is simply disposed off into a larger body of water and recycled, which is a waste of energy.
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Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Frequently informal and poorly regulated, both virgin and recycled polyester supply chains can expose workers to severe human-rights risks, including harassment, violence and abuse.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 June 2026
Byron used and abused all kinds of sources—classical, vernacular English, vernacular Italian—and was in turn recycled by others both during his lifetime and after his death.
—
Clare Bucknell,
The New York Review of Books,
27 June 2026
The fact that much of the irrigation water is, in some form or fashion, recycled elsewhere doesn’t put COID landowners like David Fisher at ease either.
—
Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
Zinc is weather-resistant, malleable and can be recycled.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Many of Miaou’s suits are made from deadstock fabric or recycled Nylon to reduce the brand’s carbon footprint, and while many of its styles are high on slinky sensuality and lower on coverage, that doesn’t translate to lesser-quality designs.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Every detergent bottle ultimately becomes waste, whether it is recycled, landfilled, or downcycled.
—
Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Normally, this hot water is simply disposed off into a larger body of water and recycled, which is a waste of energy.
—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Frequently informal and poorly regulated, both virgin and recycled polyester supply chains can expose workers to severe human-rights risks, including harassment, violence and abuse.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycled
recovered
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Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones and presented in court portrayed a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.
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On Wednesday morning, South Korea’s Kospi bounced back by 3% and Samsung recovered much of its losses with a 7% surge – the latest sign that Tuesday’s plunge marked a momentary dip similar to those that have recurred over recent months.
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