recycling

[ree-sahyk-ling] / riˈsaɪk lɪŋ /

NOUN

reclamation

Synonyms

STRONG

improvement recovery redemption repossession

Example Sentences

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Shops surrounding affected areas in Llanelli have run out of fly spray with locals saying they believe the infestation is linked to a nearby metal recycling plant.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

Part of these penalties will go towards collection and recycling infrastructure.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

In addition, they say, the regulations also allow for recycling technologies that pollute, such as chemical recycling, which the law as originally drafted forbids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

The proposed mechanism also fits with evidence that the brain's natural recycling process becomes less efficient with age.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

I don’t even drop it in the paper recycling.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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