Synonyms of recycle

recycle

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈsī-kəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recover
• reclaim
• reuse
• process
• reprocess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recycle

The evolution of land plants and the development of soil go hand in hand—as these pioneering plants, trees, and animals died and their decomposing remains were recycled on land, by fungi and the first soil invertebrates, modern soils began to form. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

True to the property’s sustainable design ethos, the pillows are available in recycled down and down alternative options. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

The government needs a thriving market to offload its domestic portfolio and recycle the capital into new ventures. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

And yeast recovered from dismantled structures could be easily recycled to build new ones. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026