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
The men’s apparel brand applied the innovative fiber to the Onsloom Mid Rise Slim Fit jean made with 79 percent organic cotton, 20 percent recycled cotton and 1 percent elastane.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
But in nature, most plants and animals are recycled back into new life.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Less than 1 percent of it is recycled in the US, while Europe manages a slightly less awful 10 percent.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Glass soda bottles were recycled for 5 cents.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Most Saturday morning cartoons recycled the same backgrounds over and over.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
The two organizations have been collaborating to design and build the pipeline to provide water and recycled water to the tribal reservation.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Custom upholstery options range from sunny stripe hemp blend to recycled velvet with contrasting trim for extra pizzazz.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Around 60 percent of all waste from the resort operation is either recycled or deployed for alternative use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
But in nature, most plants and animals are recycled back into new life.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Less than 1 percent of it is recycled in the US, while Europe manages a slightly less awful 10 percent.
—ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Glass soda bottles were recycled for 5 cents.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Most Saturday morning cartoons recycled the same backgrounds over and over.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
The two organizations have been collaborating to design and build the pipeline to provide water and recycled water to the tribal reservation.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026
Custom upholstery options range from sunny stripe hemp blend to recycled velvet with contrasting trim for extra pizzazz.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Around 60 percent of all waste from the resort operation is either recycled or deployed for alternative use.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycled
recovered
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On Sunday, June 14, a diving team from the Missouri State Highway Patrol recovered the 2008 Mercedes-Benz and Lieurance’s body, which reportedly had been there for several days.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office marine unit recovered the body, who was later identified as the missing person, Liverpool.—
Sofia Saric
June 16,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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“Recycled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycled. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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