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Recycle

/ˌriːˈsaɪkl/

3 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Recycle

verb

Meaning: To turn old things into new things.

Full meaning: To process used materials so they can be used again.

Phonics sounds: r-e-c-y-c-le — blend them together!

Example: “We recycle plastic bottles at the blue bin.”

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Category: thinking-actions · Frequency rank: 50 (smaller = more common)

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