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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
serious gastronomes should recommend their stomachs to the restaurant's chef, giving full rein to his culinary prowess and imagination
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as in to suggest
to put forward (something) as one's choice for a wise or proper course of action
I would recommend you look into that option a little more closely because I don't think it will work nearly as well as you think
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Recent Examples of recommend
Nedweski said she was diagnosed with dense breast tissue a few years ago and doctors recommended getting a breast MRI to follow up.
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Additionally, teenagers on Instagram will not be recommended posts that contain swear words, though teen users can still search for it.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The American Diabetes Association recommends people with type 1 diabetes have their first eye exam within five years of diagnosis.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
As for potted plants, Roynon recommends staying away from any spiky plants.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Additionally, teenagers on Instagram will not be recommended posts that contain swear words, though teen users can still search for it.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
The American Diabetes Association recommends people with type 1 diabetes have their first eye exam within five years of diagnosis.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
As for potted plants, Roynon recommends staying away from any spiky plants.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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Vital witnesses were killed in the blast All 16 people inside the facility died in the blast, leaving behind a devastated network of coworkers and loved ones as well as depriving investigators of crucial accounts of the final moments leading up to the explosion.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Most of those who shaped or even marginally influenced the events of October 7th are gone, leaving Gaza’s authority withered to the point that even managing the hostages has become paralyzingly difficult.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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Floyd suggests making a day of it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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As Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports pointed out, Belichick was busy hitting the recruiting trail during North Carolina's bye week, suggesting the head coach is still looking for talent to help the Tar Heels beyond this season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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With Trocheck serving as an alternate captain under Miller, who joined the Rangers in a January trade with the Canucks, the 32-year-old centers have been handed the leadership reins for a team that is coming off a calamitous 2024-25 season.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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In traditional animation, a director crafts a story at storyboard phase trying to craft their story then hands it over to animation artists.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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The quick and portable system also gives investigators the ability to do DNA analysis anywhere without the need for a labratory.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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However, since the announcement, discourse around who should and shouldn’t be given wings exposed just how stuck in the past some viewers still are.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Stern later commended Winfrey's charitable work elsewhere in the episode.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The senators commended the agency’s recent commitment to conduct a safety review of mifepristone, but said the agency did not need to wait for the results to act.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
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But last year, Haitians abroad, the majority of whom live in the United States, transferred more than $4 billion home through formal channels, according to the country’s central bank.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Simply shape and divide the dough, freeze pieces on a parchment-line sheet pan until firm, and then transfer to a zip-top freezer bag.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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In March 2025, released hostages delivered a sign of life from him to his family.—
Itay Stern,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch entrusted Philp, Kapanen and Vasily Podkolzin — along with the third defence pairing of Brett Kulak and Ty Emberson — to take on the lion’s share of the minutes against Vancouver’s top line of Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser and Jake DeBrusk.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Pulte’s official job is director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, where he’s entrusted with the dull but critical task of ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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