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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
The same report also recommended that model developers evaluate their models' potential for harm prior to release.
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Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
Additionally, digital messages will be displayed along the 8-mile stretch of freeway to recommend speeds that will help improve safety and the flow of traffic to drivers in real-time.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Because Castile soap has a naturally high pH, this soap is probably not going to be the best choice for delicate materials like wool and silk where a detergent with neutral pH levels is recommended.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
The stylist also recommends straight-leg jeans for summer.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
Additionally, digital messages will be displayed along the 8-mile stretch of freeway to recommend speeds that will help improve safety and the flow of traffic to drivers in real-time.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Because Castile soap has a naturally high pH, this soap is probably not going to be the best choice for delicate materials like wool and silk where a detergent with neutral pH levels is recommended.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
The stylist also recommends straight-leg jeans for summer.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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People leaving Los Angeles and California are raising the cost of living in some red states after years of relocating from the left-leaning state.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Panish said Grossman then struck the two older boys at nearly 73 mph, sending Mark 252 feet down the road and leaving a Mercedes grille pattern on his body.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran suggests that a deal may yet be some way off.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The document suggests that Patriot Front is increasingly seeking to appeal to these groups and forge alliances with them.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Tovar ambushed Kilian’s first offering, pulling a two-run homer over the left-field fence to hand the Giants their fourth straight loss.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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If the 5 in 5 rule means the clock is ticking on their college eligibility as soon as they’re handed a high school diploma, more Minnesota kids are likely to leave the prep ranks early.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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The Washington Nationals used Richard Lovelady, who blew Monday’s series opener, as an opener, followed by veteran Miles Mikolas for a bulk appearance, their most promising combination given their roster construction and arms available.—
Danielle Allentuck,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Further, current macroeconomic risks would call for more hedging, given that consumer sentiment may be pressured in the coming months by persistently higher oil prices, while decline in the savings rate could signal another sign of fragility, Murphy said.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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But those entrusted with the authority to use force must be trained to assess threat levels, evaluate proportional risk and employ non-lethal options before resorting to deadly force.—
Amy Stoddard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
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Every so often, one guest will entrust Marcelina with a blank palette, and to get creative.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Fonenot transferred to Mater Dei Catholic School before this school year.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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After arriving, those items will be transferred immediately into other outbound trucks, along with other incoming deliveries, and sent out to other warehouses.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Behind Fernandez’s obsessive hitting tutelage, a young Bruins roster delivers national-best RBIs and on-base percentage.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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From its position on the trunk of Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah, this hotel delivers a dose of New York-style luxury to the emirate in Dubai’s most exclusive neighborhoods.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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