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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recycled
Each denim item incorporates 20 percent recycled cotton.
—
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The brand uses a wealth of sustainable and recycled materials to make its collection of on-trend pieces.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Only donate clean clothes in good condition; items with holes or rips should be tossed, recycled, or repurposed into cleaning rags.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Yet less than 10 percent of all plastic waste generated to date has ever been recycled.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The byproducts of crushing sugarcane are used as energy and fertilizer, and the sugar left over after crushing is recycled into SweetFoam, which is the world’s first carbon-negative midsole.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
It's slated to receive the LEED Platinum green building standard and 97% of demolition materials have been recycled, reused, or upcycled during construction.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
As gadgets are replaced faster, global e-waste is growing five times quicker than it’s formally recycled.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Built from military-grade aluminum that’s 30% recycled, the CM30 proves that eco-conscious can also mean tough.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The brand uses a wealth of sustainable and recycled materials to make its collection of on-trend pieces.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Only donate clean clothes in good condition; items with holes or rips should be tossed, recycled, or repurposed into cleaning rags.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Yet less than 10 percent of all plastic waste generated to date has ever been recycled.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
The byproducts of crushing sugarcane are used as energy and fertilizer, and the sugar left over after crushing is recycled into SweetFoam, which is the world’s first carbon-negative midsole.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
It's slated to receive the LEED Platinum green building standard and 97% of demolition materials have been recycled, reused, or upcycled during construction.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
As gadgets are replaced faster, global e-waste is growing five times quicker than it’s formally recycled.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Built from military-grade aluminum that’s 30% recycled, the CM30 proves that eco-conscious can also mean tough.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycled
recovered
Verb
-
Investigators reviewed video evidence and recovered the aircraft's black box to learn more about the horrific accident.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
-
As the babies recovered, the family spent more than a year at a Ronald McDonald House location, according to KIII.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Recycled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycled. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share