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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of recycled
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
The two organizations have been collaborating to design and build a pipeline to provide water and recycled water to the tribal reservation.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Corduroy with an indigo look, fabrics made with recycled cotton and 10 percent pineapple fiber, recycled cotton and linen blends, lightweight fabrics made with hallow yarn and fabrics made with 3 percent cashmere were also part of Nishat’s collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
Hollywood puts on hundreds of events each year — premieres, galas and FYC events — and the majority of the time those red carpets are not recycled.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
According to new data released by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, or EGLE, Michiganders recycled more than 800,000 tons of material last year.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Owner Jose’s ultimate goal is self-sufficiency, with solar panels used to heat hot water and power air conditioning and recycled products used where possible; waste—including water—is also recycled.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
More than 90% of plastics aren't recycled, according to the American Chemistry Council.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Televisions and computer monitors can be recycled for a $25 fee or a $35 fee, depending on screen size, according to organizers.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
The two organizations have been collaborating to design and build a pipeline to provide water and recycled water to the tribal reservation.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Corduroy with an indigo look, fabrics made with recycled cotton and 10 percent pineapple fiber, recycled cotton and linen blends, lightweight fabrics made with hallow yarn and fabrics made with 3 percent cashmere were also part of Nishat’s collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
Hollywood puts on hundreds of events each year — premieres, galas and FYC events — and the majority of the time those red carpets are not recycled.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
According to new data released by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, or EGLE, Michiganders recycled more than 800,000 tons of material last year.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Owner Jose’s ultimate goal is self-sufficiency, with solar panels used to heat hot water and power air conditioning and recycled products used where possible; waste—including water—is also recycled.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
More than 90% of plastics aren't recycled, according to the American Chemistry Council.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Televisions and computer monitors can be recycled for a $25 fee or a $35 fee, depending on screen size, according to organizers.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recycled
recovered
Verb
-
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
-
Police recovered a knife at the scene.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Recycled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recycled. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
