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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 decision-makers tasked with recommending whether to change the name of the Sutter Buttes have kept both proposals on hold as the debate nears its second year.
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The watchdog agency’s panel recommended Friday that the costs of the proceedings be taxed against Peffer, in addition to the 30-day suspension, public reprimand and fine.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Google recommended actions such as changing passwords, enabling stronger authentication methods, and reviewing account security settings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The rankings are determined through neighbor behavior on its platform, with the friendliness scores being determined through multiple factors, including posts with positive or negative tone, neighbors promoting or recommending businesses, amongst other factors.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2026
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Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The watchdog agency’s panel recommended Friday that the costs of the proceedings be taxed against Peffer, in addition to the 30-day suspension, public reprimand and fine.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Google recommended actions such as changing passwords, enabling stronger authentication methods, and reviewing account security settings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
The rankings are determined through neighbor behavior on its platform, with the friendliness scores being determined through multiple factors, including posts with positive or negative tone, neighbors promoting or recommending businesses, amongst other factors.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
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And areas of south Lebanon – Hezbollah’s home turf – have once again been pounded from across the Israeli border, leaving dozens of people killed and injured, while thousands have fled their homes to take shelter out of the line of fire.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Whatever your status, seek fairness that respects both voices and leaves room for change.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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The figures would suggest some support among the US public for going after Iran’s nuclear program, though other polling suggests most Americans disapprove of the strikes and thought the administration should have given diplomacy more of a shot.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Republican voters demonstrated their willingness to embrace ultra-conservative candidates by bringing Attorney General Ken Paxton close to victory in the Senate primary despite his scandals and controversial history, suggesting the rightward trajectory of the GOP continues[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Benjamin Franklin, 81 years of age, handed his closing speech to his Pennsylvania delegate, James Wilson, to be read aloud.—
Michael Golden,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Kansas Court of Appeals handed CoreCivic its latest in a string of legal defeats, rejecting the private prison company’s argument that it should be allowed to reopen its Leavenworth facility as an immigrant detention center before securing a local zoning permit.—
Matthew Kelly
February 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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The White House has given contradictory accounts on why the US attacked Iran.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lilian, Jeremy, and the two naturalists went to search again, while Anna and Phillip were entrusted to get everyone else safely back.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Jackson's body was entrusted to Leevy's Funeral in Columbia.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Super Men, the inside story of the 2015 Carolina Panthers, earned national recognition in the projects category and was commended for excellence in video.—
Charlotte Observer staff report,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Miller concurred and commended Superintendent David Buck on his communication with board members in the lead-up to the protests.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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In June, his twin sons transferred to his alma mater from a Detroit prep school with hopes of making their papa proud and lifting the town’s spirit.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Whereas lithium-ion technologies are transferred from electric vehicle chemistries, Form’s tech instead focuses on heavier, less-efficient iron-air batteries that are, most notably, much cheaper than lithium-ion.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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From May through October, Horsefeather Social on the seventh floor delivers open-air drinks, firepit hangouts, and even more city views—arrive right before sunset for the best light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nearly a third of teachers hold a second job that is unrelated to education, including driving Ubers, delivering food, and working as bartenders and waiters.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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