recommended

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Synonyms of recommendednext

past tense of recommend

recommended

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adjective

rec·​om·​mend·​ed ˌre-kə-ˈmen-dəd How to pronounce recommended (audio)
: 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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The city said that the Vision Zero Fatal Crash Response Team works to make changes when there are deadly crashes in Pittsburgh and works with the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure to implement recommended changes that can help prevent future deadly incidents. Mike Darnay, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 But addressing lower-income Americans’ barriers to accessing recommended foods is about more than just the price of groceries. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026 Keep scrolling for more recommended workout equipment from Amazon to use at home. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 In my oven, the cake was done closer to 25 minutes than the recommended 30. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026 The recommended serving is three vegetables and two fruits daily. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026 People interested in taking GLP-1s should consult a doctor about recommended dosage and potential risk factors. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026 Stay within recommended daily limits, ideally from a normal, healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 11 Jan. 2026 Studies have found that many low-income families do not receive all recommended care, in part because their time with the doctor during routine visits is so short. Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1645, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recommended was in 1645

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“Recommended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommended. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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