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
Princess Kate is known for recycling favorite pieces from her wardrobe as well.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The neon skyline of the city is somewhat pretty, but most levels — from underground clubs to ethereal dimensions — mostly boil down to a series of tight corridors, routinely recycling their layouts.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Don’t store items on top of the cabinets or allow the trash can or recycling bin to overflow.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Relationships with large companies interested in instituting more sustainable solutions is one of the best ways for material innovation and textile recycling companies to get a jump on seeing their work come to life at scale.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The creators claim that the R2's three-stage auto-washing system can handle the toughest stains and debris, cleaning up to 400 sq ft (around 37 sq m) of carpet per hour while recycling dirty water to reduce waste.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
The findings open a new path for recycling plastics more sustainably and efficiently.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Other residents said building staff stopped bringing trash and recycling bins inside the building, forcing the tenants, many of whom have mobility challenges, to go outside to dispose of garbage.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
In the forest, carpenter ants have a job to do, recycling woody debris, such as dead trees and fallen logs.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
The neon skyline of the city is somewhat pretty, but most levels — from underground clubs to ethereal dimensions — mostly boil down to a series of tight corridors, routinely recycling their layouts.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Don’t store items on top of the cabinets or allow the trash can or recycling bin to overflow.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Relationships with large companies interested in instituting more sustainable solutions is one of the best ways for material innovation and textile recycling companies to get a jump on seeing their work come to life at scale.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The creators claim that the R2's three-stage auto-washing system can handle the toughest stains and debris, cleaning up to 400 sq ft (around 37 sq m) of carpet per hour while recycling dirty water to reduce waste.
—New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2025
The findings open a new path for recycling plastics more sustainably and efficiently.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Other residents said building staff stopped bringing trash and recycling bins inside the building, forcing the tenants, many of whom have mobility challenges, to go outside to dispose of garbage.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycling
recovering
Verb
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The Noles capitalized on a bad snap by recovering the fumble and scored seven plays later.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Puerto Rico, for example, is still recovering from Hurricane Maria in 2017, while along Melissa's path, both Jamaica and Cuba are still in recovery from hurricanes in 2024.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Recycling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycling. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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