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 Both materials help recycle nutrients in your garden. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026 The equipment uses an AI scanner to read the composition of such textiles and sorts them by fibers, after which they can be recycled. Tian MacLeod Ji, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 Other efforts include recycling minerals already in circulation and developing alternative technologies to reduce critical mineral reliance, such as sodium batteries, which don’t require lithium. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 The terminology for these classes is well-established and often recycled. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recycle
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recover
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  • UConn recovered from its prolonged shooting slump to regain its bearings, eventually increasing its lead to 10 points on a Mullins’ 3 with 47 seconds left in the half before heading into the locker room up 37-29.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • All six crew members from the three planes ejected and were safely recovered, CENTCOM said.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026

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

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