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
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.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
But the plot feels overstuffed, the character development rushed, and the themes recycled.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
When the cave closes, its fabric will be reused or recycled.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Today, more than half of plastic waste ends up in landfills, and less than one-tenth is recycled globally.
—Lisa Emili, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Education is another way to increase the amount of materials that are recycled rather than sent to a landfill.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 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
Most Saturday morning cartoons recycled the same backgrounds over and over.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 June 2026
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
But the plot feels overstuffed, the character development rushed, and the themes recycled.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
When the cave closes, its fabric will be reused or recycled.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Today, more than half of plastic waste ends up in landfills, and less than one-tenth is recycled globally.
—Lisa Emili, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Education is another way to increase the amount of materials that are recycled rather than sent to a landfill.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 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
Most Saturday morning cartoons recycled the same backgrounds over and over.
—Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 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.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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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.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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“Recycled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycled. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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