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
Unfortunately, less than 25 percent of it is currently being recycled.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Waste that cannot be recycled is directed toward recovery of materials or energy, with disposal treated as a last resort.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Since both the upper and sole of the shoe are polyester-based, the entire shoe could be fully recycled at the end of its life.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Instead, small bags of chips or packets of oatmeal can be transferred into an open bin, and the boxes can be broken down and recycled to reclaim precious real estate.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
And because microreactors are portable, Albrecht said, the entire unit can be removed and the waste processed or recycled by the private-sector contractor that provides the technology to the base.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
This narrative, reliably recycled by politicians seeking reelection and economists insulated from everyday pressures, obscures a more complicated reality.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Koroi is working towards a zero-waste model, whereby waste will be trucked to a sorting facility and 80-85% of it will be recycled or upcycled.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
This compost includes pumpkins smashed and recycled after Halloween last year.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Waste that cannot be recycled is directed toward recovery of materials or energy, with disposal treated as a last resort.
—Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
Since both the upper and sole of the shoe are polyester-based, the entire shoe could be fully recycled at the end of its life.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
Instead, small bags of chips or packets of oatmeal can be transferred into an open bin, and the boxes can be broken down and recycled to reclaim precious real estate.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
And because microreactors are portable, Albrecht said, the entire unit can be removed and the waste processed or recycled by the private-sector contractor that provides the technology to the base.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
This narrative, reliably recycled by politicians seeking reelection and economists insulated from everyday pressures, obscures a more complicated reality.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Koroi is working towards a zero-waste model, whereby waste will be trucked to a sorting facility and 80-85% of it will be recycled or upcycled.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
This compost includes pumpkins smashed and recycled after Halloween last year.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycled
recovered
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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His two children, Athena Lee, 5, and Mateo Lee, 4, were also recovered in Mexico, authorities said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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“Recycled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycled. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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