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 remaining 40 percent is molecularly recycled materials such as plastic packaging and carpets that are turned into acetic acid.
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
The knit material is made from bamboo and recycled plastic that’s incredibly lightweight.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 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
These days, there are tons of high-quality varieties to choose from—recycled down, synthetic fill, goose down, duck down—and settling on the right one for you is really a matter of personal need and preference.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
The coating does not contain rare earth minerals or silicon, and can be easily recycled.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Empty shells aren’t wasted—they’re collected, recycled, and used in reef restoration projects, helping to rebuild lost reefs, support sea life, and protect the coast from storms and erosion.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Closing the loop The team believes this method could lead to a future where plastics are recycled into their original components, not just downcycled into lower-grade products.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Your job is to break up the wrecks of massive ships and space hulks, carving them apart to release valuable components which can be reused or recycled at huge profits by your despicable space overlords.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025
The knit material is made from bamboo and recycled plastic that’s incredibly lightweight.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 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
These days, there are tons of high-quality varieties to choose from—recycled down, synthetic fill, goose down, duck down—and settling on the right one for you is really a matter of personal need and preference.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
The coating does not contain rare earth minerals or silicon, and can be easily recycled.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Empty shells aren’t wasted—they’re collected, recycled, and used in reef restoration projects, helping to rebuild lost reefs, support sea life, and protect the coast from storms and erosion.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Closing the loop The team believes this method could lead to a future where plastics are recycled into their original components, not just downcycled into lower-grade products.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Your job is to break up the wrecks of massive ships and space hulks, carving them apart to release valuable components which can be reused or recycled at huge profits by your despicable space overlords.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycled
recovered
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The sled, which is later recovered from the water, allows engineers to evaluate the system’s performance and stress tolerance without risking an actual aircraft.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jones was found with more than $5,200 in his possession and a backpack recovered on Madison had $8,300 in cash in it.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Recycled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycled. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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