as in recovered
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 recycled
And while polystyrene is not commonly recycled in Connecticut, manufacturers say the technologies are available to reuse foam container material for other products.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Saatva has made a name for itself as a leader in prioritizing eco-conscious and high-end materials, including organic cotton and recycled steel coils and polyester.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Ships that are too outdated or costly are dismantled and recycled in specialized shipyards.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The capsule’s electronic boxes will be removed and recycled, along with research equipment.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
For over two decades, this quote has been accepted as fact and recycled about the first of many Doc Rivers teams collapsing with a 3-1 series lead.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The production composted food waste, did not use plastic water bottles and other single-use items, recycled pieces of set for local schools or families instead of sending them to landfill, and ran a can-recycling program.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Confusion about what can and cannot be recycled has prompted an increase in contamination, according to DPW.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Rather than sitting in landfills when a site is decommissioned, most of the materials used in solar panels can be recycled (though the process can be costly).
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Saatva has made a name for itself as a leader in prioritizing eco-conscious and high-end materials, including organic cotton and recycled steel coils and polyester.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Ships that are too outdated or costly are dismantled and recycled in specialized shipyards.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The capsule’s electronic boxes will be removed and recycled, along with research equipment.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
For over two decades, this quote has been accepted as fact and recycled about the first of many Doc Rivers teams collapsing with a 3-1 series lead.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
The production composted food waste, did not use plastic water bottles and other single-use items, recycled pieces of set for local schools or families instead of sending them to landfill, and ran a can-recycling program.
—Michelle Duff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Confusion about what can and cannot be recycled has prompted an increase in contamination, according to DPW.
—Janay Reece, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Rather than sitting in landfills when a site is decommissioned, most of the materials used in solar panels can be recycled (though the process can be costly).
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycled
recovered
Verb
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Talley fled the scene after the shooting, and officers later recovered a weapon when he was taken into custody, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police recovered a knife at the scene.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Recycled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycled. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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