as in recovers
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 recycles
Cotton Lives On recycles cotton garments and converts the fiber into roll-up mats for people at risk of homelessness.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The new data center will be liquid-cooled, using a closed-loop system that recycles water.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
According to Zajdela and her colleagues, the evidence clearly shows that the fashion industry routinely recycles certain themes and designs around every two decades.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Eco effort Over 1,000 solar panels power the resort’s operations during the day, while an on-site treatment plant recycles up to 80% of the wastewater used for landscaping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Its endless flow recycles a crystalline and immaculate sheet of waste.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
During the clock's terminal count, beginning at T-10 minutes, teams will be put through a series of holds and count recycles to ensure readiness under a variety of scenarios.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Sauve said Chicago typically recycles about 80,000 tons of material a year.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
In the 20 municipalities the county serves, the only plastics that the county recycles are bottles.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The new data center will be liquid-cooled, using a closed-loop system that recycles water.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
According to Zajdela and her colleagues, the evidence clearly shows that the fashion industry routinely recycles certain themes and designs around every two decades.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Eco effort Over 1,000 solar panels power the resort’s operations during the day, while an on-site treatment plant recycles up to 80% of the wastewater used for landscaping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Its endless flow recycles a crystalline and immaculate sheet of waste.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
During the clock's terminal count, beginning at T-10 minutes, teams will be put through a series of holds and count recycles to ensure readiness under a variety of scenarios.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Sauve said Chicago typically recycles about 80,000 tons of material a year.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
In the 20 municipalities the county serves, the only plastics that the county recycles are bottles.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycles
recovers
Verb
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As Estévez recovers, the plan is to continue throwing while he is sidelined.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Leon never fully recovers from his wife's death.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Recycles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycles. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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