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
Items collected will be responsibly recycled or donated.
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Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
More than 90% of plastics aren't recycled, according to the American Chemistry Council.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Televisions and computer monitors can be recycled for a $25 fee or a $35 fee, depending on screen size, according to organizers.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Most of the goals conceded from corners have come from deliveries played into areas where Alisson simply cannot commit, or during the second phase when the ball is recycled and driven back across goal — as was the case recently against Crystal Palace.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
However, as of 2026, there are no plans to reuse the bridge and some of the materials will be recycled, according to Rohlfing.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Cadaveric bones have also been recycled in dental grafts.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Solar recycling innovation Global plastic production exceeds 400 million tonnes annually, yet only about 18 percent is recycled, leaving the majority to be incinerated, landfilled, or released into natural ecosystems.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
FiberColors builds on the success of Archroma’s EarthColors platform, which has now been adopted by more than 50 global brands resulting over 60 tons of plant residue from the herbal and pharmaceutical industries being recycled.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
More than 90% of plastics aren't recycled, according to the American Chemistry Council.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Televisions and computer monitors can be recycled for a $25 fee or a $35 fee, depending on screen size, according to organizers.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Most of the goals conceded from corners have come from deliveries played into areas where Alisson simply cannot commit, or during the second phase when the ball is recycled and driven back across goal — as was the case recently against Crystal Palace.
—Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
However, as of 2026, there are no plans to reuse the bridge and some of the materials will be recycled, according to Rohlfing.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
Cadaveric bones have also been recycled in dental grafts.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Solar recycling innovation Global plastic production exceeds 400 million tonnes annually, yet only about 18 percent is recycled, leaving the majority to be incinerated, landfilled, or released into natural ecosystems.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
FiberColors builds on the success of Archroma’s EarthColors platform, which has now been adopted by more than 50 global brands resulting over 60 tons of plant residue from the herbal and pharmaceutical industries being recycled.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycled
recovered
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By the second week of April, the musician had seemingly recovered and arrived in Atlanta on April 14 for a performance at the Fox Theatre.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company said $25 million could be recovered per quarter and any unused money could be returned to ratepayers.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Recycled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycled. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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