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
The industry has adapted by recycling helium and working to source it from other locations, but medical test prices could eventually go up as a result.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
So in the mid-2010s, avocado growers lobbied the city to opt for an alternative that would benefit them both — recycling much of that runoff to irrigate farms.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Countries with limited mining resources are increasingly looking to recycling to secure supplies of critical materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Surat, a major polyester hub, generates roughly 762 metric tons of textile waste per day—about 90 percent of which is polyester—while Ludhiana’s knitting and garment sector produces clip waste that’s largely sent to recycling facilities in Panipat and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
And for a while, Chase was like spending kind of obscene amounts of money like recycling the metal and the thing.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Swalwell’s campaign accused Steyer of recycling talking points from right-wing filmmaker Joel Gilbert — known for documentaries falsely claiming Barack Obama is a Marxist and Paul McCartney is dead — who sued Swalwell in January over the residency claims.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Plus, the piece comes with white-glove delivery, which includes unpacking, assembly, and recycling the packaging.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Are recycling or composting claims qualified?
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
So in the mid-2010s, avocado growers lobbied the city to opt for an alternative that would benefit them both — recycling much of that runoff to irrigate farms.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Countries with limited mining resources are increasingly looking to recycling to secure supplies of critical materials.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Surat, a major polyester hub, generates roughly 762 metric tons of textile waste per day—about 90 percent of which is polyester—while Ludhiana’s knitting and garment sector produces clip waste that’s largely sent to recycling facilities in Panipat and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
And for a while, Chase was like spending kind of obscene amounts of money like recycling the metal and the thing.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Swalwell’s campaign accused Steyer of recycling talking points from right-wing filmmaker Joel Gilbert — known for documentaries falsely claiming Barack Obama is a Marxist and Paul McCartney is dead — who sued Swalwell in January over the residency claims.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Plus, the piece comes with white-glove delivery, which includes unpacking, assembly, and recycling the packaging.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Are recycling or composting claims qualified?
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycling
recovering
Verb
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Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery, while Graterol is working his way back from right shoulder surgery.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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During that game, Davies tore his ACL and spent the majority of 2025 recovering.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Recycling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycling. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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