Thesaurus results for RECYCLING

recycling

verb

present participle of recycle

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 The interior is designed to match, and far from recycling bright, beachy tropes, instead opts for subtler period antiques, oversized tubs, dark wood floors, and brass lighting fixtures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 Enough to keep some operators solvent, not enough to make sorting for recycling an investable business case. — Erik Lagerblad, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Bridget Kranz, a content specialist with the city, said the network has previously organized educational events, including an Earth Day panel and tours of recycling facilities. — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026 The idea of recycling lobster, crab, or shrimp shells isn’t exactly new. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 Ederson is heavily involved in the build-up, calmly recycling the ball and popping passes around the press, helping move the opposition around. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Looking ahead, Danu also sees potential for its robot technology to be deployed in many other places, not just recycling centers. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Its unified form, modular furnishings, water-recycling system and labor-saving technology promised a more efficient life, less tied to conventional building and household routines. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 Greenscale is able to grow crops year-round, for one thing, with a robust water-recycling system. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

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recovering

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Tank Dell had one reception for 43 yards and returned a punt for 14 yards in his return after missing almost two years recovering from a gruesome knee injury.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Hardy has spent the season recovering from a gunshot wound in his left leg.

— PJ Green October 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026

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