as in to recover
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 recycle Rather, the waste was either recycled or sent to Energy from Waste facilities to create energy for the grid. Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The enormous fiberglass blades are difficult to recycle and take up space in landfills. Krista Kafer, The Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2025 On Saturday, Andre gave his best performance in a Wolves shirt: spotting danger, snuffing it out, taking possession in tight spots and recycling it effectively. Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025 Other research projects that will cease include a program that recycles oyster shells from restaurants for use in restoring oyster beds. Krissy Waite, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recycle

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“Recycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycle. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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