Definition of recyclenext
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 One of the worst mosquito habitats — recycle them properly. Ryan Brennan april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 The capsule’s electronic boxes will be removed and recycled, along with research equipment. Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 Circ plans to build the world's first commercial-scale polycotton recycling factory in France. Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026 But safely recycling them requires costly infrastructure that is often lacking. ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recycle
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recover
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  • Evanston technicians recovered additional physical evidence from the scene shortly thereafter, which helped detectives identify and locate Mitchell.
    Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • He was discharged from the hospital to continue recovering at home in Vermont.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026

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“Recycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycle. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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