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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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2
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
While waiting for help, the Mayo Clinic recommends these steps:
Move far away from the snake
Stay calm
Remove any jewelry, watches or tight clothing before swelling starts
Sit or lie down so that the bite is in a neutral, comfortable position
Clean the bite with soap and water.
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Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Mock recommends air drying the covers in the sun as drying upholstery fabrics in the dryer on high heat could shrink the fabric.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Travelers must opt in with their airline before flying, and TSA recommends updating their profile before their next trip.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Early in the film, Vienna's dance instructor recommends that Happy enroll her in an advanced four-year ballet school in Paris, which would cost $75,000 annually.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
Mock recommends air drying the covers in the sun as drying upholstery fabrics in the dryer on high heat could shrink the fabric.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Travelers must opt in with their airline before flying, and TSA recommends updating their profile before their next trip.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Early in the film, Vienna's dance instructor recommends that Happy enroll her in an advanced four-year ballet school in Paris, which would cost $75,000 annually.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recommend
Verb
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Where are opportunities left untouched simply due to a lack of capacity?—
Scott Brighton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Enzo Maresca’s ominous words in his press conference at Cobham on Thursday left little room to avoid the conclusion that Colwill had suffered a significant injury.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump had recently suggested that a meeting could happen soon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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While some major lawmakers have commented on weather modification, none have pledged to ban chemtrails as Mace suggested on Wednesday.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
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After a sister who did not like football and a brother who took to Aston Villa and their Irish contingent, Lynch would be handed the Leeds fan baton.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The issue is particularly of concern, Holtzblatt said, in areas, like Washington, D.C., where 20% service fees are increasingly part of bills being handed to consumers.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The recall was given a Class II risk warning on August 1.12 NuNaturals Inc recalled 78 bottles of its Organic Pure Stevia and 78 bottles of its Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Whitmer, in turn, has commended Hall for putting forward a road funding plan after years of legislative inaction.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The group’s president and CEO, Kim Glas, commended Trump for leveraging his presidential authority on the matter.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruth, who was being treated for an eating disorder, was transferred to the location in October 2021, per the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While the frontrunners battled it out, Dulcy Caylor quietly delivered a huge hit on beam, posting a massive 13.850, and Simone Rose continued a strong day on vault.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from both Florida and California.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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With the Rams, the latter's bench boss entrusted him with more responsibilities as a point guard and a playmaker.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Luckily, Japan has excellent next-day luggage delivery services, so pack an overnight carry-on and entrust oversized bags to the pros.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Recommend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recommend. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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