rec·om·mend·ed
ˌre-kə-ˈmen-dəd 
: introduced or mentioned as being fit or worthy
recommended reading
Ideal weights for bass fishing are line size 8 or 9. These will balance best with stiff-action fly rods of the recommended 8- to 9-foot lengths.—
Jerome B. Robinson
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Andrea Dwyer, The Conversation, 30 May 2026
As temperatures climb, the air inside your tires expands, which can increase tire pressure beyond the recommended PSI.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Joy-Con straps Joy-Con straps are a recommended accessory for those playing active games such as Nintendo Switch Sports.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Divers exceeded recommended limits Cave diving is a highly technical and dangerous activity that requires specialized training, equipment and strict safety protocols.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, and nearly four in 10 struggle to fall asleep at least three nights a week.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, nearly four in 10 struggle to fall asleep at least three nights a week and almost half wake up often during the night.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
In some states, hospitals can seek a court order if a pregnant patient refuses a recommended intervention, arguing that the fetus has separate rights that must be protected.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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For people with a family history of colorectal cancer or genetic or hereditary syndromes – or signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, such as blood in the stool – a colonoscopy is the only recommended test.
—Andrea Dwyer, The Conversation, 30 May 2026
As temperatures climb, the air inside your tires expands, which can increase tire pressure beyond the recommended PSI.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Joy-Con straps Joy-Con straps are a recommended accessory for those playing active games such as Nintendo Switch Sports.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Divers exceeded recommended limits Cave diving is a highly technical and dangerous activity that requires specialized training, equipment and strict safety protocols.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, and nearly four in 10 struggle to fall asleep at least three nights a week.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night, nearly four in 10 struggle to fall asleep at least three nights a week and almost half wake up often during the night.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
The National Sleep Foundation’s 2025 Sleep in America Poll found that six in 10 adults do not get the recommended seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
In some states, hospitals can seek a court order if a pregnant patient refuses a recommended intervention, arguing that the fetus has separate rights that must be protected.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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