as in recovering
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 recycling
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Trashie is a recycling company that urges consumers to get rewarded for getting rid of their old stuff — everything from electronics to shoes.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
The presentation also will cover the Recycling Coach mobile app, battery recycling and the new holiday light recycling drop-off locations that will be available this fall, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
By degrading and recycling the mucus layer, Akkermansia stimulates the gut to produce fresh, healthy mucus — repairing the intestinal barrier and preventing leaky gut.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
By recycling all actinides, radioactive chemical elements that follow actinium in the Periodic Table, the process could significantly reduce the amount of nuclear waste produced.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Now, consumers want to know what actually happens once recyclables are collected and want recycling transparency.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Justin Daily, a spokesman for the company, said in an email that as of May 8, more than 31,000 battery modules had been removed, de-energized and shipped to recycling facilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Reconomy also suggested that companies work with other entities in their sector to aggregate textile waste to reach volumes that will be sufficient to make recycling economically viable.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Trashie is a recycling company that urges consumers to get rewarded for getting rid of their old stuff — everything from electronics to shoes.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
The presentation also will cover the Recycling Coach mobile app, battery recycling and the new holiday light recycling drop-off locations that will be available this fall, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
By degrading and recycling the mucus layer, Akkermansia stimulates the gut to produce fresh, healthy mucus — repairing the intestinal barrier and preventing leaky gut.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
By recycling all actinides, radioactive chemical elements that follow actinium in the Periodic Table, the process could significantly reduce the amount of nuclear waste produced.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Now, consumers want to know what actually happens once recyclables are collected and want recycling transparency.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Justin Daily, a spokesman for the company, said in an email that as of May 8, more than 31,000 battery modules had been removed, de-energized and shipped to recycling facilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Reconomy also suggested that companies work with other entities in their sector to aggregate textile waste to reach volumes that will be sufficient to make recycling economically viable.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycling
recovering
Verb
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Tatum had been sidelined for 298 days recovering the injury that happened during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in 2025.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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San José families are already facing a high cost of living, and small businesses are still recovering from economic challenges.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Recycling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycling. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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